Aerodactyl V - Lost Abyss (Special Art Rare) [s11-106/100 SR] PSA 10
Estimated value
$110 - $165Rarity
Scarce(6/10)Category
Trading CardsBrand
PokémonEra
2022Origin
JapanArtist / Creator
NurikabeAuthenticity
AERODACTYL V - LOST ABYSS (SPECIAL ART RARE) [S11-106/100 SR] PSA 10: IDENTIFICATION
Japanese-language Aerodactyl V (プテラV) card number 106/100 SR from the 2022 Sword & Shield expansion Lost Abyss (s11), illustrated by Nurikabe. The full-bleed alternate art portrays Aerodactyl in aerial flight over a prehistoric coastline populated by Tropius, Bastiodon, Archeops, and Omanyte. The card is encapsulated in a sonically welded Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) acrylic holder bearing certification number 108813712 and designated Gem Mint 10.
CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS
Where This Object Echoes
Aerodactyl's pterosaur morphology reflects early 20th-century artistic reconstructions of Pteranodon ingens by artists such as Charles R. Knight and Zdeněk Burian.
Ritual & Ceremonial Use
- •Competitive Pokémon TCG Standard format deck-building where Aerodactyl V evolved into Aerodactyl VSTAR to shut down opponent abilities with the Ancient Star VSTAR Power.
Meaning Through Time
Represented an ancient biological fossil revival in Kanto lore.
Transformed into a high-demand modern chase card subject through alternate art illustration formats.
SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN
The Pokémon Company released the Lost Abyss expansion (s11) in Japan on July 15, 2022, focusing heavily on Giratina and the Lost Zone mechanic. This alternate art secret rare printing was later localized into the English Sword & Shield: Silver Tempest expansion in November 2022 as card 180/195.
COLLECTOR INTEL
Aerodactyl was designed by Shigeki Morimoto for the 1996 Pokémon Red and Green Game Boy titles as the sole prehistoric Pokémon resurrected from Old Amber.
SCARCITY
Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.
Typical Characteristics
- Dozens per year at market
- Documented provenance valued
- Active collector pursuit
Confidence Factors
- Slab features genuine PSA micro-printing on the inner label and correct frosted perimeter welding.
GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE
Trading Card Market Analyst
High confidence supported by visible PSA registration numbering, official set symbology (s11), and clear matching art execution by Nurikabe.
KEY EVIDENCE
- 1Label identification matches official set layout: 2022 POKEMON JPN.SWSH #106 FA/AERODACTYL V LOST ABYSS.
- 2Official card designation: s11 F 106/100 SR with copyright mark 2022 Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK.
- 3PSA security elements intact, including high-frequency barcode, back QR matrix, and central embedded security shield.
WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY
- →Cross-reference the 8-digit certification number 108813712 on the official PSA Cert Verification database to verify registry record and scan imagery.
CONDITION & GRADE
Grading breakdown
Designated Gem Mint 10 on PSA label 108813712; margins show balanced 55/45 border centering and no visible whitening on rear corner cuts.
Condition
Card is permanently sealed within a PSA slab in Gem Mint 10 condition. Front centering sits within the required 55/45 to 60/40 parameters with four sharp corners and clean printed borders visible through the casing.
TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE
Updated: Oct 24, 2026
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- Low = quick sale, high = patient seller
For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.
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