Aerodactyl Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Aerodactyl

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-1 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$72.74
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $40.01 – $122.13.
▲ 7% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$64.93
Never pay above $69.23
Optimal sell
$81.17
Never sell below $75.27
Buy this card · aim to pay under $69.23
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When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $81.17 · never below $75.27. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Aerodactyl worth?

Aerodactyl from Fossil has a fair market value of about $72.74 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Aerodactyl?

List around $81.17 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $65.22 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Aerodactyl?

A disciplined buy target is about $64.93 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $69.23.

Where can I buy Aerodactyl?

Aerodactyl is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $72.74 and aim to pay under $69.23 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Aerodactyl?

Aerodactyl is trending rising ~6% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $69.23; paying near or below $64.93 keeps a margin of safety versus the $72.74 fair value.

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