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Aerodactyl
Fossil 16/62 • rare
- Set
- Fossil
- Number
- 16/62
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $24.06
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
No more Evolution cards can be played. This power stops working while Aerodactyl is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
A ferocious prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Aerodactyl card (16/62) was released in the Fossil expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in English in 1999. This set was designed to introduce the ancient, prehistoric Pokémon species that were unearthed within the game's lore, capitalizing on the immense popularity of the first generation of Pokémon. The card specifically highlights the legendary pterosaur Aerodactyl, reflecting the set's thematic focus on fossils and forgotten history.
The illustration was rendered by Kagemaru Himeno, one of the most prolific and celebrated early artists for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Himeno’s design for this card utilizes the classic hand-painted aesthetic characteristic of the Wizards of the Coast era, emphasizing the creature's formidable wingspan and aggressive posture. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike, becoming a staple of the Fossil set due to its status as a Rare Holofoil.
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