Pokémon · XY
M Aerodactyl-EX
XY Black Star Promos · #XY98 · Promo · 2013
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Market reference
$23.77
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- XY98 / 216
- Release year
- 2013
- Rarity
- Promo
- HP
- 210
- Subtype
- MEGA · EX
- Evolves from
- Aerodactyl-EX
- Retreat cost
- 1 energy
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Pokédex #
- 142
- Series
- XY
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Bench Damage
- Damage efficiency
- 110 damage
- 36.67 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 2 Prizes given up
- Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
Also does
Strategy & play
How M Aerodactyl-EX plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Its main attack (Rock Drill Dive) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
- Needs Fighting Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Fighting type, weak to Lightning ×2 — a Lightning attacker doing ≥105 effectively one-shots it.
- A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
How to beat M Aerodactyl-EX
- Exploit its Lightning weakness — ≥105 damage one-shots it.
- It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.
Budget alternatives
Cheaper cards that fill a similar role in Standard decks. Reference prices — most-played option first.
More by 5ban Graphics
This card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
Building around M Aerodactyl-EX?
Drop it into the deck builder for a live consistency score, synergy suggestions, and Standard legality checks.
About this card
FCCRock Drill Dive — 110
This attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Mega Evolution rule: When 1 of your Pokémon becomes a Mega Evolution Pokémon, your turn ends.
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Weakness:L×2
Resistance:F-20
Retreat cost:C
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where M Aerodactyl-EX was legal.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/21| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $12.23 | $22.37 | $186.90 | $23.77 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/01/16| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €29.99 |
| 7-day average | €28.55 |
| 30-day average | €20.68 |
| Low | €10.00 |
| Trend price | €28.93 |
| Low (excellent+) | €24.98 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €19.00 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €13.27 |
| averageSellPrice | €29.99 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €9.66 |
| Reverse holo trend | €11.96 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my M Aerodactyl-EX is real?
M Aerodactyl-EX is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is M Aerodactyl-EX worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for M Aerodactyl-EX is $23.77; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is M Aerodactyl-EX from?
M Aerodactyl-EX is from the Pokémon set "XY Black Star Promos" in the XY series, released in 2013.
What rarity is M Aerodactyl-EX?
M Aerodactyl-EX is a Promo card in the XY Black Star Promos set.
