Dark Explorers entered circulation in 2012. Dark Explorers is grouped under the Black & White era.
Set size is 111 cards, which categorizes Dark Explorers as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
In the Dark Explorers checklist, Aerodactyl occupies position #53 as a Rare card.
In 2012, Dark Explorers introduced this print of Aerodactyl. Card flavor text reads: "A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era.
Its teeth are like saw blades." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare.
Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Fighting.
This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Aerodactyl develops from Old Amber Aerodactyl.
For Aerodactyl in Dark Explorers, the current reference price is $3.11. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.
Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($3.13). The 90-day window shows a floor near $3.10 and a peak around $3.19 (3% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement.
This version is categorized as Rare.
Other Aerodactyl printings create a useful comparison set for Aerodactyl. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets.
Comparable prices currently cover $0.28-$69.13, a 24589% band. Against the sample mean of $13.13, this card is -76%.
Notable alternatives include Aerodactyl #76 (Fates Collide) at $0.42, Aerodactyl #142 (151) at $0.28, Aerodactyl #130 (Team Up) at $0.97, and Aerodactyl #13 (Arceus) at $1.91.
Market structure summary: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 3% 90-day spread ($3.10-$3.19), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($3.13), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.
