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Aerodactyl Mega

Mega Aerodactyl Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Mega Aerodactyl can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Mega Aerodactyl level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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Mega Aerodactyl PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Mega Aerodactyl moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Rock type

10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%

Ground type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Mega Aerodactyl Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Mega Aerodactyl can learn 4 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Dark-, Dragon-, Rock-, and Steel-type damage. Rock Throw matches Mega Aerodactyl's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

4

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Fog

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

4

Energy

2

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Psychic

Ghost

Resisted by

Fighting

Dark

Fairy

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

4

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

3

Energy

4

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Multipurpose

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Dragon

Resisted by

Steel

Fairy (0.39×)

Gyms & Raids

Power

13

Energy

8

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.9s

DPS

13

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

8

Energy

5

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Heavy Damage

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Fire

Ice

Flying

Bug

Resisted by

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Gyms & Raids

Power

14

Energy

8

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.7s – 1.0s

DPS

14

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

7

Energy

5

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Heavy Damage

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Ice

Rock

Fairy

Resisted by

Fire

Water

Electric

Steel

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bite

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Dragon Breath

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Rock Throw

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Steel Wing

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Mega Aerodactyl Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Mega Aerodactyl can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Rock-, Ground-, Normal-, and Steel-type damage. Ancient Power and Rock Slide match Mega Aerodactyl's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

70

Energy

-33

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.9s – 3.1s

DPE

2.12

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Archetype

Boost

Effect

10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Fire

Ice

Flying

Bug

Resisted by

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Gyms & Raids

Power

100

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.6s – 3.3s

DPE

2

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

90

Energy

-50

DPE

1.8

Archetype

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Fire

Electric

Poison

Rock

Steel

Resisted by

Grass

Flying (0.39×)

Bug

Gyms & Raids

Power

150

Energy

-100

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.5s – 3.8s

DPE

1.5

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

150

Energy

-80

DPE

1.88

Archetype

Nuke

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs
None
Resisted by

Rock

Ghost (0.39×)

Steel

Gyms & Raids

Power

60

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.8s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

70

Energy

-50

DPE

1.4

Archetype

General

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Ice

Rock

Fairy

Resisted by

Fire

Water

Electric

Steel

Gyms & Raids

Power

75

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 2.4s

DPE

1.5

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

75

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Archetype

General

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Fire

Ice

Flying

Bug

Resisted by

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Ancient Power

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Earth Power

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Hyper Beam

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Iron Head

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Rock Slide

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Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Mega Aerodactyl carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust75,000Candy75

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mega Aerodactyl's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Rock Throw and Rock Slide make up Mega Aerodactyl's best raid moveset, dealing 15.5 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Mega Aerodactyl for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Mega Aerodactyl learn in Pokémon GO?

Mega Aerodactyl can learn 4 fast moves and 5 charged moves.

How much does Mega Aerodactyl's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Mega Aerodactyl costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

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