Satchel Aerodactyl Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Satchel Aerodactyl Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Satchel 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

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Satchel Aerodactyl level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Rock Throw
Brutal Swing
11.91
134.7
1259.0s
9.79
2
Rock Throw
Rock Slide
11.83
133.7
1268.3s
9.73
3
Steel Wing
Brutal Swing
11.41
129.0
1314.6s
9.37
4
Steel Wing
Rock Slide
11.26
127.3
1332.2s
9.26
5
Bite
Brutal Swing
11.16
126.1
1344.7s
9.18
6
Dragon Breath
Brutal Swing
11.16
126.1
1344.7s
9.18
7
Rock Throw
Earth Power
11.11
125.6
1350.4s
9.14
8
Bite
Rock Slide
10.97
124.0
1367.9s
8.99
9
Dragon Breath
Rock Slide
10.97
124.0
1367.9s
8.99
10
Rock Throw
Ancient Power
10.78
121.9
1391.2s
8.85

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Satchel Aerodactyl PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

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

Ancient Power

Rock type

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

Earth Power

Ground type

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

Satchel Aerodactyl Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

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

Bite

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Dragon Breath

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Rock Throw

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.9s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Steel Wing

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.7s – 1.0s

DPS

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Bite
6
4
0.5s
12
Dragon Breath
6
4
0.5s
12
Rock Throw
13
8
1.0s
13
Steel Wing
14
8
1.0s
14

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Bite	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Dragon Breath	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	39.1%
Rock Throw	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Steel Wing	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%

Satchel Aerodactyl Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Satchel Aerodactyl can learn 6 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Rock-, Dark-, Ground-, Normal-, and Steel-type damage. Ancient Power and Rock Slide match Satchel Aerodactyl's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Ancient Power

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.9s – 3.1s

DPE

2.12

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Archetype

Effect

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

Brutal Swing

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.7s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Archetype

Earth Power

Gyms & Raids

Power

100

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.6s – 3.3s

DPE

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.8

Archetype

Effect

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

Hyper Beam

Gyms & Raids

Power

150

Energy

-100

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.5s – 3.8s

DPE

1.5

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

150

Energy

-80

DPE

1.88

Archetype

Iron Head

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.8s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.7

Archetype

Rock Slide

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 2.4s

DPE

1.5

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Ancient Power
70
-33
3.5s
20
Brutal Swing
65
-33
2.0s
32.5
Earth Power
100
-50
3.5s
28.57
Hyper Beam
150
-100
4.0s
37.5
Iron Head
60
-50
2.0s
30
Rock Slide
75
-50
2.5s
30

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Ancient Power	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Brutal Swing	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Earth Power	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Hyper Beam	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Iron Head	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%
Rock Slide	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Second charged move cost

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

75,000

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rock Throw and Brutal Swing make up Satchel Aerodactyl's best raid moveset, dealing 11.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Satchel Aerodactyl for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Satchel Aerodactyl learn in Pokémon GO?

Satchel Aerodactyl can learn 4 fast moves and 6 charged moves.

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

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

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