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Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl

ROCKFLYING
HP
80
Atk
105
Def
65
SpA
60
SpD
75
Spe
130
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • ICE2x
  • ROCK2x
  • STEEL2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Rock SlideROCKPhysical25.0%
  2. TailwindFLYINGStatus24.1%
  3. Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical20.8%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus18.8%

Best Ability / Item

Tough ClawsAerodactyliteAerodactylite

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Best Aerodactyl Moves

  • #1

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    24.96%
  • #2

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    24.07%
  • #3

    Dual Wingbeat

    FLYPhysical40 BP

    The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.

    20.76%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    18.80%
  • #5

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    7.14%
  • #6

    Ice Fang

    ICEPhysical65 BP

    The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

    3.31%
  • #7

    Sunny Day

    FIRStatus

    The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

    0.46%
  • #8

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    0.29%
  • #9

    Sandstorm

    ROCStatus

    A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

    0.12%
  • #10

    Aerial Ace

    FLYPhysical60 BP

    The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

    0.10%

Best Aerodactyl Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    99.54%
  • #2

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    0.38%
  • #3

    Timid 2/32/0/0/0/32

    0.08%

Best Aerodactyl Abilities

  • #1

    Tough Claws

    52.64%
  • #2

    Unnerve

    Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

    47.36%

Best Aerodactyl Items

  • #1
    Aerodactylite

    Aerodactylite

    Allows Aerodactyl to Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl.

    69.01%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    30.34%
  • #3
    King's Rock

    King's Rock

    Slightly increases the chances of inflicting the Flinch condition on the opponent. Allows Slowpoke and Poliwhirl to evolve when traded.

    0.15%
  • #4
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    0.15%
  • #5
    Sharp Beak

    Sharp Beak

    Raises the power of Flying-type moves.

    0.10%
  • #6
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.

    0.05%
  • #7
    Hard Stone

    Hard Stone

    Raises the power of Rock-type moves.

    0.05%
  • #8
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    0.05%
  • #9
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    0.05%
  • #10
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Boosts accuracy of holder by an 110%.

    0.05%

Best Aerodactyl Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    17.29%
  • #2
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    15.18%
  • #3
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    13.25%
  • #4
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    11.71%
  • #5
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    11.13%
  • #6
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    9.88%
  • #7
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.42%
  • #8
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.97%
  • #9
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.95%
  • #10
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.22%

Teams with Aerodactyl

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Metagross MegaKommo-OSylveonAerodactyl MegaIncineroarMilotic
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Charizard Mega YVenusaurSneaslerBasculegion-MKingambitAerodactyl Mega
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Floette MegaToxapexAerodactyl MegaIncineroarSneaslerGarchomp
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SinistchaAerodactylMiloticBlaziken MegaGrimmsnarlAggron
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Guides featuring Aerodactyl

Battle mechanics
Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl: The Fossil Pokémon That Still Dominates Competitive Play

May 14, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Aerodactyl?

The best moveset for Aerodactyl in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Rock Slide, Tailwind, Dual Wingbeat, Protect.

How to counter Aerodactyl in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Aerodactyl can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (electric 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x, steel 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Aerodactyl?

The best item for Aerodactyl is typically Aerodactylite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.