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Aerodactyl V card from the Lost Origin set
Illustration by N-DESIGN Inc.. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Aerodactyl V

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A tough Fighting type with a powerful attack that disrupts the opponent.

Fighting210 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Aerodactyl V has 210 HP and requires Fighting energy to play.

It can use Rock Crush for 120 damage but forces you to discard an Energy from your opponent's active Pokemon.

It also has a simpler Bite attack that deals 40 damage.

Signature attack

Rock Crush

Discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon. (120 damage)

The key feature is its ability to remove an Energy card from the opposing Pokemon. This weakens their next moves while dealing significant damage yourself.

Attacks

FC
Bite40
FCC
Rock Crush120

Discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on Fighting type strategies. It works well when you can afford to lose an Energy resource for a strong tactical advantage.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Disruptive effect
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Requires specific energy
  • Self imposed resource loss
  • Vulnerability to disruption
Pro tip

Use Rock Crush when the opponent is relying on a single powerful Energy card for their big move.

From the Pokédex

Aerodactyl was revived from an Ancient DNA Fossil and is known for its sharp teeth and fierce nature.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that using this attack is a trade off where they give up one of their own resources to hurt the opponent more.

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