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Aerodactyl [Prerelease 1st Edition] #1 (Pokemon Fossil)
Aerodactyl [Prerelease 1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Fossil is worth about $50.00 raw (Near Mint) and $5,075 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$42 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $50.00 | $30 – $42 |
| Lightly Played | $40.00 | $24 – $34 |
| Moderately Played | $30.00 | $18 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.00 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.50 | $8 – $11 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $5,075 | $3,045 – $4,314 |
| PSA 9.5 | $272 | $163 – $231 |
| PSA 9 | $248 | $149 – $211 |
| PSA 8 | $152 | $91 – $129 |
| PSA 7 | $86 | $52 – $73 |
| BGS 10 | $6,598 | $3,959 – $5,608 |
| CGC 10 | $816 | $489 – $693 |
| SGC 10 | $3,045 | $1,827 – $2,588 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $30–$42 | $0 | $0 | $30–$42 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $50.00 | −$6.62 | −$5.00 | $38.38 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $47.50 | −$5.17 | −$4.00 | $38.33 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $5,075 | $4,360 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $248 | $172 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $152 | $89 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $50 | $-5 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Aerodactyl [Prerelease 1st Edition] #1
The Aerodactyl [Prerelease 1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Fossil is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $50.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,075. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.