Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl

Selected Masterpiece • 15/64
Market Price $13.62
Neo Revelation Neo 2001
The Illustrator

Shin-ichi Yoshida

Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Aerodactyl card captures a moment of the ancient Pokémon soaring through a clear blue sky, its wings spread wide as it glides effortlessly. The scene evokes a sense of freedom and agility, showcasing Aerodactyl's predatory grace against a backdrop of distant mountains. Its sharp features and keen eyes suggest a creature both fierce and majestic, embodying the spirit of a long-lost era. This snapshot invites the viewer to imagine the thrill of witnessing such a rare and powerful being in its natural habitat.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fighting
Era
Neo
Release
21/09/2001

Fly

30

Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Aerodactyl. If tails, this attack does nothing (not even damage).

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost