# Aerodactyl (16) #16/62

The Aerodactyl (16) (#16/62, Fossil) is a rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 33% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $7.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/aerodactyl-16-fossil-16-62

## Card details

- Set: Fossil
- Number: #16/62
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Rare
- Printing: Unlimited
- Set released: Oct 10, 1999
- Set size: 62 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $7
- 1-year change: -26.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 33%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 33% | $16 |
| 8 | 33% | $16 |
| 7 | 33% | $7 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 67% of scans
- Roughness: 33% of scans
- Holo Surface (Light): 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Aerodactyl (16) carries a market value of $7. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $16, about 2.4× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Aerodactyl (16) worth?

A raw (ungraded) Aerodactyl (16) from Fossil currently carries a market value of about $7. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Aerodactyl (16) cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Aerodactyl (16) averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 33% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.0, surface 8.7, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Aerodactyl (16)?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Aerodactyl (16) cards are Whitening (67% of scans), Roughness (33% of scans), Holo Surface (Light) (33% of scans).

### Is the Aerodactyl (16) worth grading?

Whether the Aerodactyl (16) is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app