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Aerodactyl
Arceus 13/99 • rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- 13/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $3.55
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for Helix Fossil, Dome Fossil, or Old Amber, show it your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Aerodactyl is affected by a Special Condition.
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Aerodactyl card (13/99) was released in the Arceus expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2009. This set served as the final major expansion of the Diamond & Pearl Series, bridging the gap between the generation four mechanics and the forthcoming HeartGold & SoulSilver era. It focused heavily on the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, introducing a set of 'Pokémon LV.X' cards that allowed players to utilize the multi-type capabilities of the titular character.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by the long-time Pokémon illustrator Kouki Saitou. Known for a style that frequently emphasizes dynamic poses and a vibrant, illustrative aesthetic, Saitou’s depiction of Aerodactyl captures the prehistoric nature of the creature while adhering to the standard visual template of the late Diamond & Pearl era. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed by collectors and players as a staple rare card, reflecting the common design standards of the period that prioritized functional gameplay utility alongside traditional character representation.
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