Aerodactyl #53 from Dark Explorers - Rare - Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura
Fighting

Aerodactyl

#53/111 in Dark Explorers, Rare, 90 HP, Fighting, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.

Card number
#53/111
Rarity
Rare
HP
90 HP
Type
Fighting
Language
English
Release date
May 9, 2012
Illustrator
Naoyo Kimura
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Collector Notes

Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl appears in the English print of Dark Explorers, released on May 9, 2012. Aerodactyl is a rare rarity and 90 HP. The Dark Explorers set contains 111 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Naoyo Kimura.

Collector Insights

Aerodactyl is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It features the Ancient Scream ability, which boosts its attacks by 10 damage to the Active Pokémon before Weakness and Resistance apply. The card’s primary attack, Wing Attack, costs three Colorless Energy and deals 40 damage. It requires one Colorless Energy to retreat, making it a balanced play. The flavor text describes it as a prehistoric sky-dweller with teeth resembling saw blades. Aerodactyl is part of the Black & White series, released in the Dark Explorers set on May 9, 2012. Its rarity is listed as Rare, and it was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. The card includes a rule restricting its placement on the Bench to specific conditions involving Old Amber Aerodactyl.

A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.

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