Certificate #640D3952391F · Pokémon
Fossil · #No. 142 · 1997
TCGAI Score
5.0
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Estimate, not an official grade.
Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.
| Category | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 6 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 6.5 |
| Edges | 9 | 6.5 |
| Surface | 7 | 6 |
| Whitening | 8 | 5 |
| Holo / foil | 7 | 10 |
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
Front Moderate whitening is clearly visible at 30cm on both bottom corners.
Back All four corner tips are blunted with noticeable white paper fiber exposure visible at arm's length.
Front Faint silvering on the bottom edge.
Back Visible silvering and small nicks along the majority of the perimeter.
Front Light surface scratching visible under angled light; minor print spots consistent with vintage production.
Back Multiple fine surface scuffs and minor print artifacts.
Front Concentrated on bottom corners.
Back Edges and corners are heavily worn with noticeable white paper exposure along the entire perimeter.
Front Two visible foil scratches disrupt the shimmer in the central area.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded
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Raw, ungraded
$20.35
Grading premium
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Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Estimado de raw ungraded * 0.35 (raw=15 samples). Baja confianza.
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Aerodactyl NO. 142 Holo Rare Fossil Pokemon Japanese
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
The card has enduring vintage appeal, but it is not driven by major character hype or extreme scarcity. Prices tend to move with overall vintage Pokémon interest and grade premiums rather than sudden spikes.
Next months. Likely to remain stable with modest fluctuations based on condition, grading, and listing quality.
Long term. Likely gradual appreciation over 1-3 years, especially for high-grade copies, but not expected to outperform top-tier chase cards.
Aerodactyl is a Generation I Fossil Pokémon, known in Japanese as プテラ (Ptera). It is based on a pterosaur and is one of the franchise’s classic prehistoric creatures, introduced in the original Kanto Pokédex as National No. 142. In the games and cards, it is typically portrayed as a fierce, ancient, flying Rock-type Pokémon tied to fossil revival themes and early Pokémon worldbuilding.
This Japanese Fossil Aerodactyl card was first released in Japan in the 1997 'Mystery of the Fossils' expansion, with a listed release date of June 21, 1997.
Condition. Check the holofoil for scratching, edge wear, whitening, corner dings, and centering. Vintage Japanese holos often show surface scratching, print dots, and silvering/edge wear from handling. Strong examples should have clean holo, sharp corners, and minimal whitening.
Storage. Store in a penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader or graded-style semi-rigid holder, away from light, humidity, and heat. Use archival-safe sleeves and avoid friction with other cards to preserve the holo surface.
Authenticity. Authentic copies should have crisp Japanese printing, correct card number No. 142, and period-correct Fossil-era holo/stock characteristics. Fakes may show blurry text, incorrect holo pattern, overly glossy surfaces, poor color balance, or mismatched fonts and borders. Compare the card’s layout, set symbols, and Japanese text carefully against verified examples.
Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, eternia.fr, serebii.net, infopoke.net, ebay.com
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