Aerodactyl #1
As card #1 in Fossil, Aerodactyl is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $96.24 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Aerodactyl #1. Sell on your own schedule.
Aerodactyl at a glance
- Trades around $96.24 on TCGplayer.
- Rare rarity.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Set: Fossil (Base, 1999).
Aerodactyl price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Aerodactyl #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $66.22
- Mid
- $94.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $19.95
- Mid
- $29.97
- High
- —
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Is this Aerodactyl a good deal?
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About Aerodactyl #1
Aerodactyl is the #1 of 62 card in Fossil, a vintage-era set released in 1999 as part of the Base series. A Fighting-type (60 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the 1st Edition Holofoil printing sits around $96.24, spanning $66.22–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“A ferocious prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.”
Printed flavour text on the Fossil #1 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Fossil
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #1 / 62
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Mysterious Fossil
- Pokédex
- #142
- Released
- 1999/10/10
Aerodactyl attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Aerodactyl #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Prehistoric Power
No more Evolution cards can be played. This power stops working while Aerodactyl is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Wing Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Prehistoric Power
- Attacks
- 1
Aerodactyl price analysis
What drives the current market value of Aerodactyl #1.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists 1st Edition Holofoil ($96.24), Unlimited Holofoil ($36.88) — 2 versions in total.
A $96.24 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $96.24 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Aerodactyl, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Aerodactyl price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $94.89–$96.48. The most recent snapshot of $96.24 sits 85% up that range, 0.2% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.8% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.2%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Aerodactyl?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Aerodactyl at $96.24 nets roughly $83.19 on eBay, $83.67 on TCGplayer, $91.08 via Cardmarket, $85.45 on Whatnot or $96.24 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $13.05.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Aerodactyl #1.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Aerodactyl?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Aerodactyl #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Aerodactyl #1.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $96.24 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $211.19 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $43.73. You need a graded sale of $142.22 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $87.41 (64.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Aerodactyl within Fossil
Aerodactyl ranks #13 of 29 tracked Fossil cards by market value, against a set median of $62.43.
It sits in the top 59% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#4), valued at $582.67.
What makes Aerodactyl valuable
- Priced at $96.24 with thin supply, Aerodactyl sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Aerodactyl dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Fighting typing means Aerodactyl has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Aerodactyl
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Fossil was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Aerodactyl has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $96.24 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Aerodactyl, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Aerodactyl value questions
What is Aerodactyl #1 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $96.24 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low of $66.22 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Aerodactyl a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is a Rare card from Fossil (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Aerodactyl are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($96.24), Unlimited Holofoil ($36.88). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Aerodactyl?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $96.24. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Aerodactyl's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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