Aerodactyl No. 142 – Mystery of the Fossils – Rare Holo – Old Back (JP)
Introduction
Prehistoric Power gives Aerodactyl a direct connection to the fossil expansion's ancient-Pokémon theme. Kagemaru Himeno illustrates the 60 HP card, which also carries Wing Attack. This is the Japanese Mystery of the Fossils printing, identified by No. 142, with the original Pocket Monsters card back. The illustration is credited to Kagemaru Himeno, with the condition of this individual copy detailed below.
Card Details
- Pokémon: Aerodactyl
- Set: Mystery of the Fossils
- Japanese Set Name: 化石の秘密
- English Expansion Reference: Fossil — separate release and checklist
- Card Number: No. 142 (National Pokédex number)
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Language: Japanese
- Card Back: Japanese Old Back
- Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
- Condition: Near Mint as recorded in the supplied inventory; physical condition awaits confirmation from individual front and back photographs.
- Finish: Holofoil
About the Pokémon
Aerodactyl is the Fossil Pokémon, recorded as No. 142 in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation I, associated with the Kanto generation of games. Its prehistoric design combines flight with sharply serrated teeth. It has no earlier species in its standard evolution line.
About the Expansion
Mystery of the Fossils was released in Japan on 21 June 1997 as the third main expansion. Its 48-card checklist features prehistoric Pokémon alongside ghosts, legendary birds and other Kanto species. The Japanese release includes Mew and retains the original Pocket Monsters card back, distinguishing it from the later English expansion.
Artwork & Collector's Notes
Kagemaru Himeno is credited for this Mystery of the Fossils illustration of Aerodactyl. The holofoil finish, original Pocket Monsters reverse and Japanese text identify this printing. The No. 142 identifier is a Pokédex number, not an English set checklist position.
Photographs: Actual-card photographs are pending.