Rock Throw + Rock Slide
Aerodactyl's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Rock Slide, with 12.57 DPS and 236.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Aerodactyl ranks #38 (B Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
Aerodactyl is a Rock and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,783 CP and is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Rock Throw / Rock Slide. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Aerodactyl takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Ice160.0%
Rock160.0%
Steel160.0%
Water160.0%
Aerodactyl takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fire62.5%
Flying62.5%
Ground62.5%
Normal62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 11.12 | 12.57 | 236.0 |
| 2. | Rock Throw |  Brutal Swing | 11.11 | 12.56 | 235.6 |
| 3. |  Steel Wing | Brutal Swing | 10.63 | 12.01 | 225.4 |
| 4. | Steel Wing | Rock Slide | 10.59 | 11.97 | 224.7 |
| 5. | Rock Throw |  Earth Power | 10.44 | 11.81 | 221.6 |
| 6. | Rock Throw |  Hyper Beam | 10.35 | 11.70 | 219.6 |
| 7. | Bite | Brutal Swing | 10.34 | 11.69 | 219.3 |
| 8. |  Dragon Breath | Brutal Swing | 10.34 | 11.69 | 219.3 |
Bite
6
4
0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Dragon Breath640.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Rock Throw1381.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
Steel Wing1481.0s| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
Brutal Swing65332.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Earth Power100503.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialEarth Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Hyper Beam1501004.0s| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.5s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Ancient Power70333.5s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.1s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialAncient Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Rock Slide75502.5s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.4s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Iron Head60502.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Aerodactyl's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Aerodactyl's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Aerodactyl has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Aerodactyl reaches a maximum of 2,783 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,515–1,590 CP, rising to 1,894–1,988 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,136–1,193 CP.
 Max CP | 2783 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1136 CP - 1193 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1515 CP - 1590 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1515 CP - 1590 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1894 CP - 1988 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Aerodactyl Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 CP | 2 | 123 CP | 3 | 207 CP |
| 4 | 291 CP | 5 | 375 CP | 6 | 459 CP |
| 7 | 543 CP | 8 | 627 CP | 9 | 711 CP |
| 10 | 795 CP | 11 | 875 CP | 12 | 954 CP |
| 13 | 1034 CP | 14 | 1113 CP | 15 | 1193 CP |
| 16 | 1272 CP | 17 | 1352 CP | 18 | 1431 CP |
| 19 | 1511 CP | 20 | 1590 CP | 21 | 1670 CP |
| 22 | 1749 CP | 23 | 1829 CP | 24 | 1908 CP |
| 25 | 1988 CP | 26 | 2068 CP | 27 | 2147 CP |
| 28 | 2227 CP | 29 | 2306 CP | 30 | 2386 CP |
| 31 | 2426 CP | 32 | 2465 CP | 33 | 2505 CP |
| 34 | 2545 CP | 35 | 2585 CP | 36 | 2624 CP |
| 37 | 2664 CP | 38 | 2704 CP | 39 | 2744 CP |
| 40 | 2783 CP | 41 | 2819 CP | 42 | 2854 CP |
| 43 | 2890 CP | 44 | 2926 CP | 45 | 2962 CP |
| 46 | 2999 CP | 47 | 3035 CP | 48 | 3072 CP |
| 49 | 3109 CP | 50 | 3147 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Aerodactyl's Rock and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Aerodactyl.
Rock
FlyingMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #142 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Aerodactyl |
|  Mega Aerodactyl |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Aerodactyl
Mega Aerodactyl
Shadow AerodactylAerodactyl's height ranges from 0.88 m to 3.6 m, with the average being 1.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  |  |
| 0.88 m | 0.9 m | 1.8 m | 2.7 m | 3.6 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.882 m | 0.9 m |
| 2′11″ | 2′11″ | |
| XS | 0.9 m | 1.8 m |
| 2′11″ | 5′11″ | |
| M | 1.35 m | 2.25 m |
| 4′05″ | 7′05″ | |
| XL | 2.25 m | 2.7 m |
| 7′05″ | 8′10″ | |
| XXL | 2.7 m | 3.6 m |
| 8′10″ | 11′10″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_FLYING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 5s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 14s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.5 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Aerodactyl Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Aerodactyl from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Aerodactyl. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
A list of Aerodactyl costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | A ferocious, pre historic POKéMON that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs. |
| Yellow | A savage POKéMON that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber. |
| Gold | A vicious POKéMON from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding. |
| Silver | This vicious POKé MON is said to have flown in an cient skies while shrieking high- pitched cries. |
| Crystal | In prehistoric times, this POKéMON flew freely and fearlessly through the skies. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | It was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries. |
| LeafGreen | A ferocious, prehistoric POKéMON that goes for the enemy’s throat with its serrated, sawlike fangs. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades. |
| HeartGold | A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding. |
| SoulSilver | This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries. |
| X | It was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries. |
| Y | This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | A Pokémon from the age of the dinosaurs. It used its sawlike fangs to shred its prey before eating them. |
| Moon | In ancient times, it ruled the skies. A widely accepted theory is that it went extinct due to a large meteor impact. |
| Ultra Sun | Restored from DNA found in amber, this Pokémon exhibited ferocity that was greater than expected. Some casualties resulted. |
| Ultra Moon | 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | A savage Pokémon that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber. |
| Sword | This is a ferocious Pokémon from ancient times. Apparently even modern technology is incapable of producing a perfectly restored specimen. |
| Shield | Aerodactyl’s sawlike fangs can shred skin to tatters—even the skin of Steel-type Pokémon. |
The best moves for Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Rock Slide. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.57 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 236.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Rock and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, and Poison-type moves.
Aerodactyl’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,783 CP and 3,147 CP at Level 50.
Aerodactyl can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Aerodactyl cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Aerodactyl: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.
Regular Aerodactyl
Shiny Aerodactyl
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