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Aerodactyl

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#0142 in the National Pokédex • Fossil Pokémon

Aerodactyl sprite

Normal

Shiny Aerodactyl sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Category

Fossil Pokémon

Height

1.8 m (5'11")

Weight

59 kg (130.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0142

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

80

270

364

Attack

105

193

339

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

75

139

273

Speed

130

238

394

Total

515

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Aerodactyl, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl

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Mega Evolution

Mega Aerodactyl

Mega Aerodactyl

#0142

Mega Evolutions of Aerodactyl, with their types and base stats.

Aerodactyl sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO
Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Legends: Z-A

2025

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Aerodactyl in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon X & Y
Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Aerodactyl in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Aerodactyl in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Aerodactyl in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Red & Blue

Pick a game to see what Aerodactyl learns there.
Aerodactyl in Legends: Z-A

Moves Aerodactyl learns by leveling up in Legends: Z-A.
Class
StartBite

The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.

Dark60--
StartSteel Wing

The user attacks by bashing targets with hard wings. This may also boost the user's Defense stat.

Steel70--
5Supersonic

The user generates peculiar sound waves that will leave targets confused.

Normal---
10Wing Attack

The user attacks by spreading its imposing wings wide and slamming them into targets.

Flying60--
15Rock Blast

The user attacks by shooting out five hard rocks, one after the other.

Rock15--
20Rock Slide

The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.

Rock75--
25Roar

The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.

Normal---
30Crunch

The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.

Dark80--
35Iron Head

The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.

Steel80--
40Take Down

The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.

Normal90--
45Stone Edge

The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Rock100--
55Hyper Beam

The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Normal150--
60Giga Impact

The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Normal150--
Moves Aerodactyl can learn from Technical Machines in Legends: Z-A.
Class
TM002Dragon Claw

The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon80--
TM005Roar

The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.

Normal---
TM012Rock Slide

The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.

Rock75--
TM014Fire Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.

Fire65--
TM015Ice Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with cold-infused fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them frozen.

Ice65--
TM017Protect

The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.

Normal---
TM021Thunder Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.

Electric65--
TM025Crunch

The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.

Dark80--
TM027Swift

The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.

Normal60--
TM035Endure

The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.

Normal---
TM036Rock Tomb

The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.

Rock60--
TM037Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.

Rock---
TM038Fire Blast

The user attacks with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire110--
TM043Fly

The user attacks by disappearing high into the sky for a short time, then swooping back down.

Flying90--
TM044Hyper Beam

The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Normal150--
TM047Agility

The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.

Psychic---
TM052Earth Power

The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.

Ground90--
TM055Giga Impact

The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Normal150--
TM058Iron Head

The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.

Steel80--
TM062Flamethrower

The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire90--
TM065Stone Edge

The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Rock100--
TM068Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath. This may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire95--
TM069Earthquake

The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.

Ground100--
TM075Dragon Pulse

The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.

Dragon85--
TM079Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.

Flying110--
TM085Substitute

The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.

Normal---
TM087Iron Tail

The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.

Steel100--
TM094Whirlwind

The user creates a strong wind to drive targets back a good distance.

Normal---
TM095Taunt

The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.

Dark---
TM109Facade

The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.

Normal70--
TM119Ominous Wind

The user attacks with a gust of horrible wind that makes targets' skin crawl. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.

Ghost60--
TM120Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.

Rock60--
TM124Psychic Fangs

The user attacks by biting targets using psychic power. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Psychic85--
TM134Dual Wingbeat

The user attacks by slamming targets with its wings to deal two strikes, one after the other.

Flying45--
TM139Swagger

The user enrages targets, leaving them confused but boosting their Attack stats for a while.

Normal---
TM153Sky Attack

The user attacks with a powered-up dive. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also make targets flinch, but it takes some time to carry out.

Flying140--
TM156Meteor Beam

The user attacks with energy gathered from space. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while. This move takes some time to carry out.

Rock120--

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