We have a second, even more desirable version of the magnificent Aerodactyl for the museum’s collection. This specimen is the Reverse Holo parallel print from the Pokémon Card 151 set. This printing variant adds a beautiful and distinct finish, making it a prized piece for collectors.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Aerodactyl (プテラ)
- Set: Pokémon Card 151 (sv2a)
- Year: 2023
- Card Number: 142-165
- Rarity/Edition: Reverse Holo Rare
- Artist: Shinji Kanda
- National Pokédex No.: 142
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Colourless
- HP: 130
- Evolves From: Old Amber
- Attack 1:
- Japanese: かっくう
- Romaji: Kakkū
- English: Glide
- Cost: [Colourless]
- Damage: 30
- Attack 2:
- Japanese: たいかこうせん
- Romaji: Taika Kōsen
- English: Devolution Beam
- Cost: [Colourless][Colourless]
- Damage: 100
- Effect: Choose 1 of your opponent’s evolved Pokémon and devolve it by having your opponent put the highest Stage Evolution card on it into their hand.
- Weakness: Lightning x2
- Resistance: Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost: None
- Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: のこぎりの ような キバは はがねポケモンの 皮膚さえ ズタズタに 切り裂いてしまう。
- Romaji: Nokogiri no yōna kiba wa hagane pokemon no hifu sae zutazuta ni kirisaite shimau.
- English: Its serrated fangs can rip through the skin of even Steel-type Pokémon.
Collector’s Notes
This Aerodactyl is the Reverse Holo Rare version from the Japanese set Pokémon Card 151. While it shares the same masterful artwork by Shinji Kanda as the standard rare, this card has a special holographic treatment. Instead of the art box being holographic, the illustration itself is flat, while the entire surrounding card surface—the text boxes and borders—is covered in a shimmering holographic layer. For the Pokémon Card 151 set, this pattern features a unique and beautiful design of Poké Balls. This “reverse” treatment makes the stunning artwork pop and creates a completely different visual experience.
As the original Fossil Pokémon, revived from Old Amber, Aerodactyl remains a top-tier Geological Pokémon. This Reverse Holo variant is particularly desirable as it offers a more exclusive version of an already iconic card. Its TCG typing as Colourless (representing Flying-types) and its unique evolution mechanic are wonderful nods to its origins, making this a truly special piece of palaeontological TCG history.
Website Categories & Tags
- Categories: Modern Japanese Cards, Geological Pokémon, Artist Feature
- Tags: Aerodactyl, Pokémon Card 151, sv2a, Shinji Kanda, Colourless Type, Rock Type, Reverse Holo, Rare, Pokedex 142, Pokemon 2023, Scarlet & Violet Era, Fossil Pokémon
