Aerodactyl 53 / 108 Pokemon Card from Dark Explorers Set
Aerodactyl is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is categorized as a Restored Pokémon and is part of the Dark Explorers set from the Black & White series.…
Set: Dark Explorers
Number: 53/108
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Aerodactyl Pokémon Card
Aerodactyl is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Dark Explorers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 53/108 and is classified as Rare. The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.”.
Aerodactyl Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Aerodactyl
Card number: 53/108
Set: Dark Explorers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Restored
Type: Fighting
HP: 90
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: May 9, 2012
National Pokédex number: 142
Why Collect the Aerodactyl Pokémon Card?
Aerodactyl is a solid addition to the Dark Explorers set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Aerodactyl Pokémon Card
Aerodactyl was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Aerodactyl Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Aerodactyl is about
0.00. Recent listings range from roughly $5.74 (low) to 29 (high), with a mid-point near
8.77. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Dark Explorers set has a median card value near
.99 and an average near $34.07, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -82% over the last 7 days and -83% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Dark Explorers set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Aerodactyl Pokémon Card
Whether Aerodactyl is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 5 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Aerodactyl Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Aerodactyl are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 5 copies to date.
Other Printings of Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 1 (around
18), Legend Maker 1 (around
00) and Fossil 1 (around $76.11).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Aerodactyl Pokémon Card
The Aerodactyl pokémon card is a Rare card from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dark Explorers set. Its current aggregated market price is about
0.00; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Aerodactyl card from?
Aerodactyl is from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series), numbered 53/108 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Aerodactyl card?
Aerodactyl is classified as Rare.
How much is the Aerodactyl 53/108 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
0.00, within a recent range of roughly $5.74 to
29. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Aerodactyl card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 5 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Aerodactyl?
PSA has graded 5 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Aerodactyl card?
Rare cards like Aerodactyl are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Dark Explorers set released?
The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
Are there other printings of Aerodactyl?
Yes. Aerodactyl appears on 11 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
