Aerodactyl (Neo Revelation 15) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Aerodactyl from the Neo Revelation set is a Rare card numbered 15 with 60 HP. It features the Pokémon Power Prehistoric Memory and the attack Fly. This card offers a distinctive glimpse into prehistoric power within the classic Pokémon TCG.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1
• Type: Fighting
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Evolves From: Mysterious Fossil
• Flavor Text: “A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.”
• Illustrator: Shin-ichi Yoshida
• Image URL: /images/neo3/neo3-15.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is Neo Revelation 15: a Rare Fighting-type Aerodactyl with 60 HP illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. The artwork effectively reinforces the card’s prehistoric theme.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Aerodactyl card. It is identified by its set code “neo3” and number 15 within the Neo Revelation series. The card’s unique Pokémon Power, “Prehistoric Memory,” and its attack “Fly” help distinguish it from other Aerodactyl printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Prehistoric Memory allows an Evolved Pokémon to use any attack from its Basic or Evolution cards when it attacks, provided it can pay the Energy cost. This power is disabled if Aerodactyl is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
• Fly can prevent all effects of attacks on Aerodactyl during the opponent’s next turn on a heads, offering a strategic defensive angle.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and age, maintaining flatness and avoiding scratches on the illustrated surface is crucial. Use acid-free storage boxes or binders to prevent degradation over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Revelation: This set introduced Aerodactyl as a Stage 1 Fighting-type with a unique Pokémon Power and a defensive attack. The card stands out for its prehistoric theme and strategic gameplay potential, though its release date remains unknown.