This 2009 Pokémon Arceus set card features Aerodactyl as a Stage 1 Fighting-type with the Unearth ability, numbered 13 in the series.
Aerodactyl
2009 • Pokémon • Arceus
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Designed by Masakazu Fukuda, this Rare card highlights Aerodactyl’s prehistoric origins, noting its saw-toothed teeth and dinosaur-era habitat in the flavor text. As a Stage 1 Pokémon evolving from Old Amber, it holds a specific place in the evolutionary line for those tracking set progression. Gameplay-wise, Aerodactyl brings the Unearth ability, allowing players to search their deck for key fossils like Helix Fossil or Dome Fossil. Its Hyper Beam attack adds strategic depth, with the potential to discard energy from the opponent’s defender if a coin flip succeeds. This combination of utility and offense makes it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the 2009 expansion. For investors and hobbyists, the Arceus set remains a significant chapter in Pokémon TCG history. Collecting this card supports the completion of the Arceus subset, appealing to those focused on set building and catalog diversity.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Aerodactyl
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Masakazu Fukuda
Card Stock
English
80
Fighting
Stage 1
Old Amber
Lightning +20
Fighting -20
1
142
Card Text
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Ability: Unearth
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for Helix Fossil, Dome Fossil, or Old Amber, show it your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Aerodactyl is affected by a Special Condition.
Attack: Hyper Beam (30)
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.