Rock Throw + Rock Slide
The best Rock-type moveset for Mega Aerodactyl is Rock Throw and Rock Slide (16.53 DPS, 410.5 TDO). In raids, Mega Aerodactyl ranks #4 among Rock-type attackers (S Tier).
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Mega Aerodactyl is a Rock- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mega Aerodactyl has a maximum CP of 4,655. It is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mega Aerodactyl is Rock Throw and Rock Slide.
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Raid Attacker
Rock-type
Great League: Mega Edition
Ultra League: Mega Edition
Master League: Mega Edition
Mega Aerodactyl takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Ice160.0%Rock160.0%
Steel160.0%
Water160.0%
Mega Aerodactyl takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fire62.5%
Flying62.5%
Ground62.5%
Normal62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 15.07 | 16.53 | 410.5 |
| 2. | Rock Throw |  Brutal Swing | 14.99 | 16.44 | 408.5 |
| 3. |  Steel Wing | Rock Slide | 14.35 | 15.74 | 391.1 |
| 4. | Steel Wing | Brutal Swing | 14.34 | 15.73 | 390.8 |
| 5. | Rock Throw |  Earth Power | 14.14 | 15.51 | 385.3 |
| 6. | Rock Throw |  Hyper Beam | 14.13 | 15.51 | 385.2 |
| 7. | Bite | Brutal Swing | 13.85 | 15.19 | 377.4 |
| 8. |  Dragon Breath | Brutal Swing | 13.85 | 15.19 | 377.4 |
Bite
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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 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Mega Aerodactyl can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Mega Aerodactyl can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Mega Aerodactyl maxes out at 4,655 CP. Raid catches are 2,260 to 2,353 CP, or 2,826 to 2,941 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,695 to 1,765 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 4655 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1695 CP - 1765 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 2260 CP - 2353 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 2260 CP - 2353 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2826 CP - 2941 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Mega Aerodactyl’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 CP | 2 | 182 CP | 3 | 306 CP |
| 4 | 431 CP | 5 | 555 CP | 6 | 679 CP |
| 7 | 804 CP | 8 | 928 CP | 9 | 1052 CP |
| 10 | 1176 CP | 11 | 1294 CP | 12 | 1412 CP |
| 13 | 1529 CP | 14 | 1647 CP | 15 | 1765 CP |
| 16 | 1882 CP | 17 | 2000 CP | 18 | 2117 CP |
| 19 | 2235 CP | 20 | 2353 CP | 21 | 2470 CP |
| 22 | 2588 CP | 23 | 2706 CP | 24 | 2823 CP |
| 25 | 2941 CP | 26 | 3059 CP | 27 | 3176 CP |
| 28 | 3294 CP | 29 | 3412 CP | 30 | 3529 CP |
| 31 | 3588 CP | 32 | 3647 CP | 33 | 3706 CP |
| 34 | 3765 CP | 35 | 3824 CP | 36 | 3882 CP |
| 37 | 3941 CP | 38 | 4000 CP | 39 | 4059 CP |
| 40 | 4118 CP | 41 | 4170 CP | 42 | 4222 CP |
| 43 | 4275 CP | 44 | 4329 CP | 45 | 4382 CP |
| 46 | 4436 CP | 47 | 4490 CP | 48 | 4545 CP |
| 49 | 4600 CP | 50 | 4655 CP |
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Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Aerodactyl’s Rock and Flying-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Mega Aerodactyl.
Rock
FlyingMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #142 |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 9% |
| 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 |
Mega Aerodactyl’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Aerodactyl
Mega Aerodactyl
Shadow AerodactylThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |   |  | |
| 1.03 m | 1.05 m | 2.1 m | 3.15 m | 3.26 m |
Mega Aerodactyl's height ranges from 1.029 m to 3.255 m, with the average being 2.1 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 1.029 m3′05″ | 1.05 m3′05″ |
| XS | 1.05 m3′05″ | 1.575 m5′02″ |
| M | 1.575 m5′02″ | 2.625 m8′07″ |
| XL | 2.625 m8′07″ | 3.15 m10′04″ |
| XXL | 3.15 m10′04″ | 3.255 m10′08″ |
| 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 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Mega Aerodactyl from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.
Regular Mega Aerodactyl MEGA
Regular Mega Aerodactyl MEGA
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl MEGA
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl MEGAHigh-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Mega Aerodactyl. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| 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. |
Mega Aerodactyl’s best moves are Rock Throw and Rock Slide, for 16.53 DPS and 410.5 TDO.
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.
Mega Aerodactyl tops out at 4,118 CP at Level 40 and 4,655 CP at Level 50.
Mega Aerodactyl can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Mega Aerodactyl cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Aerodactyl: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Clefable, Mega Pinsir, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.
