Pokémon type
Rock
Boosted in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather
Aerodactyl weaknesses
Aerodactyl is weak to Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice-type moves.
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. In Trainer Battles, Dragon Breath and Rock Slide deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
36DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
24DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Aerodactyl family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Aerodactyl temporarily evolves into Mega Aerodactyl.
- Evolving Mega Aerodactyl costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Aerodactyl:
View 1 costume for Aerodactyl »
(which only changes Aerodactyl's appearance)
Game images
Aerodactyl, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Aerodactyl is a Rock & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves. Aerodactyl's best moveset is Rock Throw & Rock Slide and it has a Max CP of 3,147.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | 13 | 15.6 |
| Steel Wing | 14 | 14 |
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Dragon Breath | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Earth Power | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Brutal Swing | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Iron Head | 60 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
Top Aerodactyl counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Aerodactyl Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.43
- 2 0.44
- 3 0.46
- 4 0.53
- 5 0.53
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
221 |
| Defense |
|
159 |
| Stamina |
|
190 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
| Level 50 | 172 |
Average size
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 5,000 |
| Candy | 5 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,193 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,590 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,386 |
|
Level 40 |
2,783 |
|
Level 50 |
3,147 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,988 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,585 |
Costumes
Aerodactyl costumes
Aerodactyl (Satchel)
