Rock Throw + Rock Slide
The best Rock-type moveset for Shadow Aerodactyl is Rock Throw and Rock Slide (14.85 DPS, 232.3 TDO). In raids, Shadow Aerodactyl ranks #19 among Rock-type attackers (A Tier).
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Shadow Aerodactyl is a Rock- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Aerodactyl has a maximum CP of 3,147. It is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Aerodactyl is Rock Throw and Rock Slide.
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Shadow Aerodactyl takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Ice160.0%
Rock160.0%
Steel160.0%
Water160.0%
Shadow Aerodactyl takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fire62.5%
Flying62.5%
Ground62.5%
Normal62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. | Rock Throw |  Brutal Swing | 12.87 | 14.88 | 232.7 |
| 2. | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 12.84 | 14.85 | 232.3 |
| 3. |  Steel Wing | Brutal Swing | 12.29 | 14.22 | 222.3 |
| 4. | Steel Wing | Rock Slide | 12.21 | 14.12 | 220.8 |
| 5. | Rock Throw |  Earth Power | 12.08 | 13.98 | 218.6 |
| 6. | Bite | Brutal Swing | 11.90 | 13.77 | 215.3 |
| 7. |  Dragon Breath | Brutal Swing | 11.90 | 13.77 | 215.3 |
| 8. | Rock Throw |  Hyper Beam | 11.85 | 13.71 | 214.4 |
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 |
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| 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 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
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 Shadow 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 Shadow Aerodactyl can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Aerodactyl maxes out at 3,147 CP. Raid catches are 1,456 to 1,590 CP, or 1,821 to 1,988 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,136 to 1,193 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 3147 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 | 1456 CP - 1590 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1821 CP - 1988 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Aerodactyl’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. 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 |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Aerodactyl’s Rock and Flying-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow 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 | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 59 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 |
Shadow Aerodactyl’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Aerodactyl
Mega Aerodactyl
Shadow Aerodactyl| Purification cost | 5 Candy |
|---|---|
| 5000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Aerodactyl from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Aerodactyl. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
A list of Shadow 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. |
Shadow Aerodactyl’s best moves are Rock Throw and Rock Slide, for 14.85 DPS and 232.3 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.
Shadow Aerodactyl tops out at 2,783 CP at Level 40 and 3,147 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Aerodactyl can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Aerodactyl cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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.
Regular Shadow Aerodactyl
Shiny Shadow Aerodactyl
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