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Aerodactyl

151 142/165 • rare

Set: 151
Number: 142/165
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2023
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $1.22
Artist: Shinji Kanda

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20,475cards in the catalog

1copy owned

10other printings of this card

2026first added to a collection

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What it's worth

$1.22market price via TCGplayer · Nov 5, 2026$0.90 – $1.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare colorless card from the 151 set, this item represents a foundational presence in any collection. Its classification as a rare card makes it a sought-after piece for those focused on completing the original roster of creatures.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyGlide30

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyDevolution Ray100

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is an evolved Pokémon, devolve it by putting the highest Stage Evolution card on it into your opponent's hand.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30

Aerodactyl's sawlike fangs can shred skin to tatters—even the skin of Steel-type Pokémon.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Aerodactyl card from the Scarlet & Violet—151 set was released in 2023 as part of a special expansion dedicated exclusively to the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region. This set was designed to evoke nostalgia for the original 1996 generation, utilizing modern card mechanics and high-definition illustration standards to reimagine the classic characters that defined the franchise's inception.

The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Saitou focused on capturing the prehistoric and volatile nature of Aerodactyl, utilizing a dynamic pose that emphasizes its jagged features and color palette. As part of a highly sought-after set celebrating the series' heritage, the card is recognized by collectors as a faithful modern tribute to the original fossil Pokémon.

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Other printings

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About Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. 151 142/165 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Collectors on collecto.rs track this card publicly, with photos, condition and acquisition notes.

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