Aerodactyl-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Aerodactyl-GX from Unified Minds is a Rare Rainbow, 210 HP card that pairs the disruptive Primal Winds ability with the punchy Boulder Crush attack. Its vivid rainbow finish and solid gameplay hooks make it compelling for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0

• Evolves From: Unidentified Fossil

• Ability: Primal Winds — Increases the Colorless energy cost of your opponent’s Basic Pokémon’s attacks by 1 while Aerodactyl-GX is active.

• Attacks:

• Boulder Crush — 120 damage; costs Fighting + 2 Colorless.

• Wild Dive-GX — Does 50 damage times the amount of Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon; limited to one GX attack per game.

• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Aerodactyl-GX appears in the Sun & Moon series’ Unified Minds set, identified by card number 244. It is distinguished by its Rare Rainbow rarity and Fighting type, with no known alternate release dates or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this card.
• Key identifiers:
• Card number: 244
• Set code: sm11
• Rarity: Rare Rainbow
• Illustrator: ConceptLab
• Absence of a regulation mark

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its GX attack and ability provide strategic advantages, but its tournament viability is uncertain due to unknown legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the rainbow foil by sleeving the card promptly and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bends and scratches, and handle with clean, dry hands to preserve condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Aerodactyl-GX debuts as a powerful Fighting-type Stage 1 GX with a unique ability that hampers opponents’ Basic Pokémon attacks. Its Rare Rainbow rarity and ConceptLab illustration make it a standout collectible within this set.