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    Aerodactyl

    Official artwork of AerodactylRock Flying Shiny Pokémon icon

    Aerodactyl is a Rock and Flying-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 3147 in Pokémon GO. Aerodactyl's best moveset is Rock Throw and Rock Slide. It is weather boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Aerodactyl is available in Pokémon GO.

    Aerodactyl is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, and Poison-type moves.

    Stats

    Max CP3147 CP
    Attack221 ATK
    Defense159 DEF
    Stamina190 STA
    Weather Boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    • windyWindy
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedAerodactyl can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance5 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#142
    Height1.8 m
    Weight59 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    3 Candy
    100 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    75 Candy
    75000 Candy
    Mega Energy reward
    For walking as a Buddy    		25 Mega Energy

    Aerodactyl type chart

    Takes increased damage
    ElectricElectric160.0%
    IceIce160.0%
    RockRock160.0%
    SteelSteel160.0%
    WaterWater160.0%
    Takes decreased damage
    BugBug62.5%
    FireFire62.5%
    FlyingFlying62.5%
    GroundGround62.5%
    NormalNormal62.5%
    PoisonPoison62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Aerodactyl's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Aerodactyl's best moveset is Rock Throw and Rock Slide, with 14.16 DPS (damage per second) and 350.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather.

    Best Aerodactyl moves
    RockRock Throw
    RockRock Slide
    DPS14.16
    TDO350.63
    Score27.1
    Weather Boost
    • partlyCloudy
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Aerodactyl with its best moveset, we recommend to use Steel Wing/Rock Slide. You will lose around 5.7% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Aerodactyl's strongest moveset (Rock Throw/Rock Slide).

    Aerodactyl moves comparison

    The following chart shows Aerodactyl's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.RockRock Throw RockRock Slide 14.16350.627.1
        2.SteelSteel Wing RockRock Slide 13.36330.725.5
        3.DarkBite RockRock Slide 13.35330.625.5
        4.RockRock Throw NormalHyper Beam 13.27328.625.4
        5.RockRock Throw GroundEarth Power 12.96320.824.8
        6.RockRock Throw SteelIron Head 12.68314.024.2
        7.RockRock Throw RockAncient Power 12.50309.423.9
        8.SteelSteel Wing NormalHyper Beam 12.33305.123.6
        9.DarkBite NormalHyper Beam 12.31304.723.5
        10.SteelSteel Wing GroundEarth Power 12.27303.723.5
        11.DarkBite GroundEarth Power 12.23302.823.4
        12.SteelSteel Wing RockAncient Power 11.98296.522.8
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        Fast Attacks

        • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Bite
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy4
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy2

          Effects
          Bite has no special effects.
          See Bite details page ↗
        • RockRock ThrowDamage12Energy7Duration0.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Throw
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration0.9s
          Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy5

          Effects
          Rock Throw has no special effects.
          See Rock Throw details page ↗
        • SteelSteel WingDamage11Energy6Duration0.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Steel Wing
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage11
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration0.8s
          Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy7

          Effects
          Steel Wing has no special effects.
          See Steel Wing details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • NormalHyper BeamDamage150Energy100Duration3.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage150
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration3.8s
          Damage window3.3s - 3.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage150
          Energy80

          Effects
          Hyper Beam has no special effects.
          See Hyper Beam details page ↗
        • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
          See Ancient Power details page ↗
        • RockRock SlideDamage80Energy50Duration2.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.7s
          Damage window1.5s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy45

          Effects
          Rock Slide has no special effects.
          See Rock Slide details page ↗
        • SteelIron HeadDamage60Energy50Duration1.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.9s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy50

          Effects
          Iron Head has no special effects.
          See Iron Head details page ↗
        • GroundEarth PowerDamage100Energy50Duration3.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.6s
          Damage window2.7s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Earth Power details page ↗
        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Aerodactyl's Max CP is at Level 50. Aerodactyl Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

        Max CPMax CP3147 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1136 CP - 1193 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1515 CP - 1590 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1515 CP - 1590 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        • windyWindy
        		1894 CP - 1988 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Aerodactyl Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Aerodactyl Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        139 CP2123 CP3207 CP
        4291 CP5375 CP6459 CP
        7543 CP8627 CP9711 CP
        10795 CP11875 CP12954 CP
        131034 CP141113 CP151193 CP
        161272 CP171352 CP181431 CP
        191511 CP201590 CP211670 CP
        221749 CP231829 CP241908 CP
        251988 CP262068 CP272147 CP
        282227 CP292306 CP302386 CP
        312426 CP322465 CP332505 CP
        342545 CP352585 CP362624 CP
        372664 CP382704 CP392744 CP
        402783 CP412819 CP422854 CP
        432890 CP442926 CP452962 CP
        462999 CP473035 CP483072 CP
        493109 CP503147 CP

        Aerodactyl evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of AerodactylAerodactyl
        • Mega Evolution Icon200 / 40 Mega Energy
        		Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
        • Aerodactyl can Mega evolve into Mega Aerodactyl. Evolving Mega Aerodactyl costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Aerodactyl

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Aerodactyl's Rock and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Aerodactyl.

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
        NormalFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
        BugFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
        RockFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega Tyranitar
        RockDark
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega Salamence
        DragonFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega Rayquaza
        DragonFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega Diancie
        RockFairy
        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega 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 and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Aerodactyl Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                  Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                  Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                  Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Aerodactyl, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Aerodactyl costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Aerodactyl costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Aerodactyl high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  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.

                  Aerodactyl Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueA ferocious, pre­ historic POKéMON that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
                  YellowA savage POKéMON that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber.
                  GoldA vicious POKéMON from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
                  SilverThis vicious POKé­ MON is said to have flown in an­ cient skies while shrieking high- pitched cries.
                  CrystalIn prehistoric times, this POKéMON flew freely and fearlessly through the skies.
                  Ruby, SapphireAERODACTYL 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.
                  EmeraldAERODACTYL 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.
                  FireRedIt was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries.
                  LeafGreenA ferocious, prehistoric POKéMON that goes for the enemy’s throat with its serrated, sawlike fangs.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
                  HeartGoldA vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
                  SoulSilverThis vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
                  XIt was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries.
                  YThis vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
                  Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireAerodactyl 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.
                  SunA Pokémon from the age of the dinosaurs. It used its sawlike fangs to shred its prey before eating them.
                  MoonIn ancient times, it ruled the skies. A widely accepted theory is that it went extinct due to a large meteor impact.
                  Ultra SunRestored from DNA found in amber, this Pokémon exhibited ferocity that was greater than expected. Some casualties resulted.
                  Ultra MoonIt 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.
                  SwordThis is a ferocious Pokémon from ancient times. Apparently even modern technology is incapable of producing a perfectly restored specimen.
                  ShieldAerodactyl’s sawlike fangs can shred skin to tatters—even the skin of Steel-type Pokémon.