Aerodactyl

#142 in the National Pokédex • Fossil Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

Normal

Shiny

Kabutops Snorlax

Pokédex entries

Ruby

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.

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.

Details

Types

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	202

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Flying
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	35 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Aerodactyl

#142

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Wing Attack	Physical	60	100	35	Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
8	Agility	Status	-	-	30	Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
15	Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
22	Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
29	Ancient Power	Physical	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
36	Scary Face	Status	-	90	10	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
43	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
50	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM02	Dragon Claw		Special	80	100	15	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
TM05	Roar		Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt		Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM26	Earthquake		Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower		Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM37	Sandstorm		Status	-	-	10	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM38	Fire Blast		Special	120	85	5	A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb		Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40	Aerial Ace		Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM41	Torment		Status	-	100	15	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TM47	Steel Wing		Physical	70	90	25	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
HM02	Fly		Physical	70	95	15	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Dragon Breath	Special	60	100	20	Strikes the foe with an incredible blast of breath.
Foresight	Status	-	100	40	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
Pursuit	Special	40	100	20	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
Steel Wing	Physical	70	90	25	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
Whirlwind	Status	-	100	20	Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle.