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Aerodactyl
Skyridge 1/144 • rare
- Set
- Skyridge
- Number
- 1/144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $78.10
- Artist
- Toshinao Aoki
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Aerodactyl is your Active Pokémon, you may ignore all Poké-Bodies until the end of your turn. This power can't be used if Aerodactyl is affected by a Special Condition.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Aerodactyl card was released in 2003 as part of the Skyridge expansion, the final set produced by Wizards of the Coast for the Pokémon Trading Card Game before the licensing transition to The Pokémon Company. This set is particularly significant to collectors as it introduced the Crystal type mechanic and featured a distinct aesthetic that incorporated elements from the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral, which allowed players to scan cards to unlock digital content.
The artwork for this card was executed by Kouki Saitou, a prominent artist within the Pokémon TCG community. Saitou sought to capture the prehistoric and imposing nature of the Fossil Pokémon, utilizing a dynamic composition that highlights Aerodactyl's signature wingspan. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion in the set due to its status as the first card in the numerical order and its utility in competitive play, solidifying its reputation as a centerpiece of the late Wizards of the Coast era.
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