Aerodactyl 1/62

Name: Aerodactyl #1 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-1
Price: 81.49 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Fighting Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45 packs (2.2%) Evolves From: Mysterious Fossil

Raw Prices

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first Edition Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

81.49 $5.04 (6.59%)

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unlimited Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

43.26 $0.45 (1.05%)

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prerelease Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

86.96 $14.00 (19.19%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	5,238.00	—	x64
PSA9	327.01	7.73%	x4.0
PSA8.5	138.07	7.34%	x1.7
PSA8	174.14	23.21%	x2.1
PSA7.5	50.00	—	x0.6
PSA7	93.39	39.66%	x1.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,580.85	—	x37
PSA9	166.11	5.43%	x3.8
PSA8	82.93	13.56%	x1.9
PSA7	47.55	12.81%	x1.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	145.56	—	x1.7
PSA8	85.80	3.16%	x1.0
PSA7	45.10	—	x0.5

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
204
3.93%
$5,238.00
PSA 9 Mint
1,531
29.48%
$327.01
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1,647
31.72%
$174.14
PSA 7 Near Mint
849
16.35%
$93.39
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
486
9.36%
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PSA 5 Excellent
303
5.83%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
87
1.68%
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PSA 3 Very Good
20
0.39%
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PSA 2 Good
12
0.23%
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PSA 1 Poor
19
0.37%
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Is Aerodactyl 1/62 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $81.49 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $125.85

$81.49

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$93.39

PSA 7 −$28.24

$174.14

PSA 8 +$42.01

$327.01

PSA 9 +$175.01

$5,238

PSA 10 +$4,448

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $81.49 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Aerodactyl

A ferocious prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Aerodactyl
National Pokédex #[142]
Card Number 1/62
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves From
Mysterious Fossil
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Pokémon Power: Prehistoric Power
No more Evolution cards can be played. This power stops working while Aerodactyl is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Wing Attack30

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Aerodactyl soaring through a starry night sky, its mouth wide open, fiery breath ready to strike, with jagged wings spread menacingly and sharp claws poised for an aggressive attack.

Playability Overview

Aerodactyl's ability to halt further evolutions provides strategic disruption, but its low HP and moderate attack limit its long-term playability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Prehistoric SkiesThis Aerodactyl card works great as a highlight in a prehistoric or ancient fossil-themed page. Its cosmic, starry background also blends well with flying or rock-type Pokémon, making it a solid anchor among other fossil and sky-based cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Bold / Vintage Yellow / Fossil Era / Ancient Flight

Aerodactyl 1/62