{"product_id":"aerodactyl-prerelease-wotc-promo-pr","title":"Aerodactyl (Prerelease) - WoTC Promo (PR)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAerodactyl (Prerelease) — WotC Promo #01\/62 | 1999 Pokémon Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most storied event promos in all of vintage Pokémon collecting, the \u003cstrong\u003eAerodactyl Prerelease WotC Promo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cem\u003e1st Edition Holofoil\u003c\/em\u003e card numbered \u003cstrong\u003e01\/62\u003c\/strong\u003e that was never available in retail packs. \nThis Prerelease Holofoil print was released as a Pokémon League promo in July 1999\n, handed directly to players who attended Fossil set prerelease events — making survival to this day in any grade a genuine feat. The card carries the iconic \u003cstrong\u003ePrehistoric Power\u003c\/strong\u003e ability and \u003cstrong\u003eWing Attack\u003c\/strong\u003e as its sole attack, cementing Aerodactyl's status as both a format-defining mechanic and a cornerstone of vintage Pokémon lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo distinct holofoil variants exist: \nthe US promotional print features the \u003cem\u003eStarlight Holofoil\u003c\/em\u003e, while the European print carries the \u003cem\u003eCosmos Holofoil\u003c\/em\u003e\n — both are desirable, but the US Starlight print commands the strongest demand from serious collectors. \nThis rare Pokémon TCG card features Aerodactyl in holo finish with a 1st Edition promo stamp\n, and high-grade slabs regularly attract professional grading submissions from PSA, CGC, and BGS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you're hunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodactyl Prerelease #01\/62 — US Starlight Holofoil, 1st Edition stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — the top-tier version of this card\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodactyl Prerelease #01\/62 — European Cosmos Holofoil, 1st Edition stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — a distinct regional variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw NM\/LP copies\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal candidates for PSA or CGC submission\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSA 9 slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e — \nrecent auction sales at PSA 9 have ranged from approximately $102–$168\n, with a healthy graded population across all grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis card is one of five Aerodactyl variations in the 1999 Fossil set\n, but the Prerelease promo stands apart as the only version that required physical attendance at a sanctioned WotC event to obtain. Vintage Pokémon collectors targeting \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete WotC Promo runs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1999 Fossil 1st Edition master sets\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eevent-exclusive holographics\u003c\/em\u003e treat this card as an essential, non-negotiable piece — and raw supply only tightens as more copies enter slabs permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49070824161532,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/IMG_3857.heic?v=1780518158","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/aerodactyl-prerelease-wotc-promo-pr","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}