Aerodactyl #16 from Fossil - Rare - Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Fighting

Aerodactyl

#16/62 in Fossil, Rare, 60 HP, Fighting, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.

Card number
#16/62
Rarity
Rare
HP
60 HP
Type
Fighting
Language
English
Release date
October 10, 1999
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
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Collector Notes

Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl appears in the English print of Fossil, released on October 10, 1999. Aerodactyl is a rare rarity and 60 HP. The Fossil set contains 62 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kagemaru Himeno.

Collector Insights

Aerodactyl is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Base series, featured in the Fossil set released in 1999. It has 60 HP and requires two Colorless energy to retreat. The card includes the ability Prehistoric Power, which prevents opponents from playing Evolution cards and remains active until Aerodactyl is asleep, confused, or paralyzed. Its primary attack, Wing Attack, costs three Colorless energy to deal 30 damage. Aerodactyl resists Fighting-type attacks by 30 and is weak to Grass-type attacks with double damage. The card’s flavor text describes it as a ferocious prehistoric Pokémon with serrated fangs that targets enemies. It is numbered 16 and classified as a Rare card, with artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. The card’s theme color is a warm amber tone, reflecting its ancient and aggressive nature.

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

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