Aerodactyl 53/108
Pokemon card from Dark Explorers · released May 9, 2012
Aerodactyl is a Rare Fighting-type RESTORED Pokemon card, number 53/108 in Dark Explorers (released May 9, 2012), illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$20.77 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$20.77.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$3.72 | ~$3.25 | ~$5.23 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$20.77 | ~$10.99 | ~$23.33 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
Graded copies on eBay
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Sealed Dark Explorers products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Dark Explorers |
| Number | 53/108 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Fighting |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | RESTORED |
| Artist | Naoyo Kimura |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number53/108Card 53 of the 108 in the main Dark Explorers list.
- Set symbol
The small Dark Explorers symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Naoyo Kimura” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Ancient ScreamYour Pokémon’s attacks do 10 more damage to the Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Wing Attack40
Weakness: Grass ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Aerodactyl printings
More Dark Explorers cards
All Aerodactyl cards · Dark Explorers price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.