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Aerodactyl

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Aerodactyl in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#382 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Fossil Pokémon

Aerodactyl in the National Pokédex
Aerodactyl sprite

Normal

Shiny Aerodactyl sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

Restored from DNA found in amber, this Pokémon exhibited ferocity that was greater than expected. Some casualties resulted.

Ultra Moon

It 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.

Pokémon details

Types

RockFlying

Category

Fossil Pokémon

Height

1.8 m (5'11")

Weight

59 kg (130.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0142

Pokédex

#382

Aerodactyl in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #382Poni #129
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
180

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
35

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

Aerodactyl

#382

No evolutions

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Seafolk Village

Huntail Boat

Receive as a gift40100%

-

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Seafolk Village

Huntail Boat

Receive as a gift40100%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartWing Attack

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

Flying6010035
StartBite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
StartSupersonic

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

Normal-5520
StartScary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
StartThunder Fang

The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Electric659515
StartIce Fang

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

Ice659515
StartFire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515
StartIron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015
9Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
17Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
25Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
33Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
41Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
49Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

Flying6010010
57Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015
65Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
73Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
81Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10
TM21Frustration

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM51Steel Wing

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Steel709025
TM58Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

Flying6010010
TM59Brutal Swing

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Dark6010020
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM69Rock Polish

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

Rock--20
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM76Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.

Flying909515
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010
Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15
Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010
Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ground9010010
Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010
Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015
Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
Laser Focus

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Normal--30
Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905
Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
Dragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon6010020
Foresight

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
Pursuit

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10
Steel Wing

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Steel709025
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15
Whirlwind

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
Wide Guard

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

Rock--10

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Detect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fighting--5

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Razor Wind

In this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal8010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Pressure

Ability Slot 2

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

Eligible opposing moves consume one additional PP for each Pressure target.

Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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