Aerodactyl Dark Explorers #53
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Aerodactyl is a Rare Pokémon card from Dark Explorers (#53), illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. It's a Restored Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP, evolving from Old Amber Aerodactyl, weak to Grass ×2. Its current blended market value is $20.00 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 8pop 3 | $28$28–$28 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 0% of 4 PSA-graded Aerodactyl copies are a gem-mint 10 (0 of 4) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (2 grades)
Full grade breakdown (2 grades)
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.27 grading fee → 1.4× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | $70.27 | −$62 | 1.4× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
108% spreadCurrently 108% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
Evolves from Old Amber Aerodactyl.
Put this card onto your Bench only with the effect of Old Amber Aerodactyl
“A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.”
About the Pokémon
A ferocious, pre historic POKéMON that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
Card details
Other Aerodactyl cards
There are 9 different Aerodactyl printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Dark Explorers #53 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Aerodactyl (Dark Explorers #53) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Aerodactyl from Dark Explorers is worth approximately $20.00 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Aerodactyl rare?
Aerodactyl is a Rare card from Dark Explorers (card #53), illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. Its current blended market value is $20.00 ungraded.