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Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

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. TailwindFLYINGStatus24.5%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus22.9%
  4. Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical20.5%

Best Ability / Item

UnnerveFocus SashFocus Sash

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.

    25.03%
  • #2

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

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

    24.46%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    22.86%
  • #4

    Dual Wingbeat

    FLYPhysical40 BP

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

    20.50%
  • #5

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

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

    6.07%
  • #6

    Taunt

    DARStatus

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

    0.57%
  • #7

    Ice Fang

    ICEPhysical65 BP

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

    0.19%
  • #8

    Aerial Ace

    FLYPhysical60 BP

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

    0.13%
  • #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.

    0.13%
  • #10

    Thunder Fang

    ELEPhysical65 BP

    The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

    0.06%

Best Aerodactyl Natures

  • #1

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

    100.00%

Best Aerodactyl Abilities

  • #1

    Unnerve

    Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

    70.23%
  • #2

    Tough Claws

    26.72%
  • #3

    Rock Head

    Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

    2.29%
  • #4

    Pressure

    Puts other Pokémon under pressure, causing them to expend more PP to use their moves.

    0.76%

Best Aerodactyl Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    72.01%
  • #2
    Aerodactylite

    Aerodactylite

    Allows Aerodactyl to Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl.

    26.72%
  • #3
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    0.51%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    0.25%
  • #5
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

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

    0.25%
  • #6
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    0.25%

Best Aerodactyl Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    17.49%
  • #2
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    14.87%
  • #3
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    14.56%
  • #4
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    11.33%
  • #5
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.63%
  • #6
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.94%
  • #7
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.63%
  • #8
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.70%
  • #9
    aegislash-shieldAegislash-shield
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.47%
  • #10
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    5.39%

Teams with Aerodactyl

Floette MegaCharizard Mega YGarchompKingambitAerodactylBasculegion-M
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LopunnyScovillain MegaAerodactylBasculegion-MSylveonGoodra-Hisui
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Scizor MegaBlastoise MegaFarigirafTyphlosion-HisuiWhimsicottAerodactyl
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Gengar MegaAerodactylSylveonRotom-WashSneaslerIncineroar
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AerodactylGarchompAegislashFloette MegaRotom-WashIncineroar
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Venusaur MegaBlastoise MegaFarigirafSylveonKingambitAerodactyl
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Floette MegaAerodactylCharizard Mega YKingambitSneaslerGarchomp
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SneaslerSinistchaRotom-WashCharizard Mega YAerodactylTorkoal
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Rotom-HeatAegislashTyranitarStarmie MegaAerodactylGarchomp
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Froslass MegaGarchompAerodactylSneaslerKingambitBasculegion-M
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Charizard Mega YAerodactylBasculegion-MKingambitFloette MegaGarchomp
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Charizard Mega XIncineroarSinistchaMiloticSneaslerAerodactyl
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AerodactylSneaslerSinistchaFloette MegaCharizard Mega XKingambit
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Froslass MegaIncineroarKingambitRotom-WashPrimarinaAerodactyl
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Delphox MegaPrimarinaAerodactylGarchompSneaslerKingambit
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Charizard Mega YAerodactylGarchompKingambitBasculegion-MSylveon
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MiloticRotom-HeatKangaskhanAegislashVenusaur MegaAerodactyl
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AerodactylGarchompCharizard Mega YFloette MegaBasculegion-MKingambit
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SneaslerAerodactylBasculegion-MGarchompScizor MegaBlastoise Mega
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AerodactylKingambitCharizard Mega YGarchompBasculegion-MFloette Mega
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How to use Aerodactyl in the current VGC format

Aerodactyl is listed as a Rock/Flying type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Aerodactyl fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Unnerve, Focus Sash and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Rock Slide, Tailwind, Protect, Dual Wingbeat, Wide Guard, and Taunt. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Aerodactyl has important weaknesses to electric 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x, steel 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, sneasler, kingambit, charizard-mega-y, and basculegion-male appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Aerodactyl. Open the Aerodactyl teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Aerodactyl with other Pokémon in the active format.