Aerodactyl GL #55
From Rising Rivals, Aerodactyl GL (#55) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $8.26 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Aerodactyl GL #55. Sell on your own schedule.
Aerodactyl GL at a glance
- No published price history.
- Live market value $8.26 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Set: Rising Rivals (Platinum, 2009).
- Common rarity.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Aerodactyl GL price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Aerodactyl GL #55.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.40
- Mid
- $5.19
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.77
- High
- —
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Is this Aerodactyl GL a good deal?
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About Aerodactyl GL #55
Aerodactyl GL is the #55 of 111 card in Rising Rivals, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. A Fighting-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Suwama Chiaki; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $8.26, spanning $4.40–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #55 / 111
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #142
- Released
- 2009/05/16
Aerodactyl GL attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Aerodactyl GL #55 — the playability layer behind the price.
Collect
Draw 2 cards.
Primal Breath
Your opponent can't play any Pokémon from his or her hand to evolve or to Level-Up the Defending Pokémon during his or her next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Aerodactyl GL price analysis
What drives the current market value of Aerodactyl GL #55.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($8.26), Normal ($0.75).
In the $8.26 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$8.26 gives Aerodactyl GL real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Aerodactyl GL, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Aerodactyl GL 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Aerodactyl GL, with a recorded low of $8.14 and high of $8.26; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 GL?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $8.26 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $6.87 via eBay's default tier, $6.91 on TCGplayer, $7.50 on Cardmarket, $7.06 on Whatnot and $8.26 selling directly — a $1.39 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Aerodactyl GL #55.
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 GL?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Aerodactyl GL #55 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Aerodactyl GL #55.
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 $8.26 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $54.24 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-56.6% 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 GL within Rising Rivals
By market value Aerodactyl GL sits at #67 of 78 in Rising Rivals (set median $27.60).
It sits in the top 15% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#111), valued at $999.99.
What makes Aerodactyl GL valuable
- Suwama Chiaki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its Fighting typing means Aerodactyl GL has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- With steady supply, Aerodactyl GL is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Aerodactyl GL is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Aerodactyl GL
- Rising Rivals was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Aerodactyl GL can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Aerodactyl GL, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.26 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Aerodactyl GL value questions
What is the value of Aerodactyl GL?
The current TCGplayer market value is $8.26 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.40 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Aerodactyl GL a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Aerodactyl GL?
Aerodactyl GL is a Common card from Rising Rivals (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Aerodactyl GL have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($8.26), Normal ($0.75). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Aerodactyl GL sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.26. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Aerodactyl GL cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Suwama Chiaki also matters to collector demand.
