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No. 0142

Aerodactyl

Fossil Pokémon

Aerodactyl
Official art
RockFlying
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
59 kg 130.1 lbs
Base stat total
515 top 23%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Aerodactyl’s sawlike fangs can shred skin to tatters—even the skin of Steel-type Pokémon.
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Base stats

HP80140–187270–364
Atk10599–172193–339
Def6563–128121–251
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD7572–139139–273
Spe130121–200238–394
Total515Higher than 77% of all Pokémon
HP80Atk105Def65Spe130SpD75SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 130). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+200Max182No SP150Min135Scarf300Tailwind400

At max Speed, Aerodactyl outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Aerodactyl · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  3. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  4. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  5. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  6. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  7. 182Aerodactyl · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  8. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  9. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  10. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  11. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  12. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150Aerodactyl · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  18. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  19. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  20. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Poison½×

Immune to

Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
FightingGhostGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Rock Head

    Protects against recoil damage.

  • Pressure

    Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

  • UnnerveHidden ability

    Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#46 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (45.3%) · Unnerve (91.3%) · Jolly (81.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (50.3%)

Moves Rock Slide, Tailwind, Dual Wingbeat, Wide Guard

Singles

#146 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Aerodactylite (64.1%) · Unnerve (65.2%) · Jolly (60.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (48.3%)

Moves Dual Wingbeat, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Ice Fang

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

1.4% of teams · rank #65 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Unnerve
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Rock Slide
  2. Tailwind
  3. Dual Wingbeat
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.99%
  • Rated 1500+1.66%
  • Rated 1630+1.34%
  • Rated 1760+1.4%

Usage by month

Apr 20261.4%

Moves

  • Rock Slide99.4%
  • Tailwind93.2%
  • Dual Wingbeat69.4%
  • Protect65.7%
  • Wide Guard48.7%
  • Taunt10.7%
  • Sunny Day5.9%
  • Ice Fang3.3%
  • Psychic Fangs0.8%
  • Rain Dance0.4%

Items

  • Focus Sash90.7%
  • Hard Stone3.9%
  • White Herb1.3%
  • Life Orb0.9%
  • Wide Lens0.7%
  • Lum Berry0.4%

Abilities

  • 95.3%
  • 3.6%
  • 1.1%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe72.1%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe8.5%
  • Jolly 12 HP / 12 Atk / 9 Def / 1 SpD / 32 Spe3.8%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe2.9%
  • Jolly 22 HP / 15 Atk / 29 Spe1.9%

Common teammates

Evolution

Aerodactyl does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
5SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20
10Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
15Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
20Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
25RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
30CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
35Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
40Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
45Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
50AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
55Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
60Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
HM02FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15
HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
TMRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TMFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMFire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMSteel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25
TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TMTormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMTauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TMDragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5
TMPaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20
TMDragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 6

EggAssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
EggDragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
EggTailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Fossil Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
Mountain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Kanto#142Original Johto#224Updated Johto#229Coastal Kalos#068Original Alola#284Original Poni#099Updated Alola#382Updated Poni#129Let’s Go Kanto#142Crown Tundra#127Lumiose#192

  1. Aerodactyl’s sawlike fangs can shred skin to tatters—even the skin of Steel-type Pokémon.

    Shield

  2. This is a ferocious Pokémon from ancient times. Apparently even modern technology is incapable of producing a perfectly restored specimen.

    Sword

  3. It flew through the open skies over the ancient continent as if they were its own. When it touched ground, its walk was weak and slow.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Restored from DNA found in amber, this Pokémon exhibited ferocity that was greater than expected. Some casualties resulted.

    Ultra Sun

  5. In ancient times, it ruled the skies. A widely accepted theory is that it went extinct due to a large meteor impact.

    Moon

  6. A Pokémon from the age of the dinosaurs. It used its sawlike fangs to shred its prey before eating them.

    Sun

  7. A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  8. It was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries.

    FireRed · X

  9. AERODACTYL is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from DNA extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies.

    Emerald

  10. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  11. In prehistoric times, this Pokémon flew freely and fearlessly through the skies.

    Crystal

  12. This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in an­ cient skies while shrieking high- pitched cries.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Y

  13. A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.

    Gold · HeartGold

  14. A savage Pokémon that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  15. A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese
プテラ
Japanese (romaji)
Ptera
Korean
프테라
Chinese (Traditional)
化石翼龍
Chinese (Simplified)
化石翼龙
French
Ptéra
German
Aerodactyl
Spanish
Aerodactyl
Italian
Aerodactyl

Sprites

Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.

Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
180
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Flying
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Green 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Red 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 44
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 44
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Seafolk VillageReceive as a gift · Lv 40
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Seafolk VillageReceive as a gift · Lv 40
Moon 1 area
  • Seafolk VillageReceive as a gift · Lv 40
Sun 1 area
  • Seafolk VillageReceive as a gift · Lv 40
White 2 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 2 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
White 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
HeartGold 1 area
  • Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Platinum 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Pearl 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Diamond 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
FireRed 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 14Trade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
Silver 1 area
  • Road 14Trade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
Gold 1 area
  • Road 14Trade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
Yellow 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Blue 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Red 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30