Aerodactyl
#142 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Aerodactyl
The best moves for Aerodactyl are Rock Throw and Rock Slide when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Rock Throw | 16 dps |
| Rock Slide | 35.6 dps |
Defense
| Rock Throw | 16 dps |
| Rock Slide | 35.6 dps |
Pokémon type
Rock
Flying
Evolution
Aerodactyl currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Evolving Mega Aerodactyl costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Aerodactyl:
Aerodactyl Raid Guide
Aerodactyl has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Aerodactyl, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Aerodactyl is a Rock & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves. Aerodactyl's strongest moveset is Rock Throw & Rock Slide and it has a Max CP of 2,783.
About
"Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times."
Base stats
| Attack | 221 | |
| Defense | 159 | |
| Stamina | 190 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,193 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,590 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,386 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,783 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,988 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,585 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
Size
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Aerodactyl
The best moves for Aerodactyl are Rock Throw and Rock Slide when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Rock Throw | 16 dps |
| Rock Slide | 35.6 dps |
Defense
| Rock Throw | 16 dps |
| Rock Slide | 35.6 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Rock Throw | 12 | 7.8 | 16 |
| Steel Wing | 11 | 7.5 | 13.8 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | 150 | -26.3 | 39.5 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 24 |
| Rock Slide | 80 | -18.5 | 35.6 |
| Iron Head | 60 | -26.3 | 31.6 |
| Earth Power | 100 | -13.9 | 27.8 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is a Rock/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Aerodactyl are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Metagross.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 100% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw | Wild Charge | 96% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 96% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 94% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash | 90% |
| Kyurem (White) | Steel Wing | Blizzard | 89% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 89% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Aerodactyl
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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