Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Aerodactyl
Say it: AIR-oh-DACK-till
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Aerodactyl is the Fossil Pokémon — Rock and Flying, caught in GO from the wild, eggs, raids, or events. Rock moves help against Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug; Flying helps against Grass, Fighting, and Bug. Watch Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl when you have Mega Aerodactyl Energy. Rock Slide (Community Day / Elite TM history) is its best Rock charged move.
Say it: AIR-oh-DACK-till
Aerodactyl (#142) is a Rock / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Rock attacker in raids (especially Mega Aerodactyl for Rock lobby boost) and as a gym sweeper. Against Aerodactyl, lead with Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, or Steel. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Aerodactyl is a Rock / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0142. Use the Rock/Flying type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority kit: Rock Throw + Rock Slide (Community Day exclusive historically — Elite Charged TM if you missed the window). Dragon Breath is a spice fast move; Earth Power covers Electric/Rock/Steel answers. Shadow Aerodactyl is the raid DPS pick; keep a non-Shadow for Mega. Farm Mega Energy from Mega Aerodactyl raids and events.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Aerodactyl is your opponent, Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Aerodactyl can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl (still Rock / Flying). Mega Evolution uses Candy plus Mega Aerodactyl Energy, boosts Rock attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Aerodactyl cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want the Mega.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 221
- Defense
- 159
- Stamina
- 190
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Rock Slide was Aerodactyl’s Community Day exclusive — unlock with an Elite Charged TM if you missed the event window.
Fast
- Rock Throw · Standard
Best Rock STAB fast
- Steel Wing · Standard
Steel pressure
- Bite · Standard
Dark filler
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon spice
Charged
- Rock Slide · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Rock nuke
- Ancient Power · Standard
Rock backup
- Earth Power · Standard
Coverage
- Iron Head · Standard
Steel coverage
- Hyper Beam · Standard
Usually skip
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- steel wing
- bite
- rock throw
- dragon breath
Charged
- ancient power
- iron head
- hyper beam
- rock slide
- earth power
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #669 of 954 · CP 1471
Rock Throw + Hyper Beam
- Ultra League · rank #447 of 747 · CP 2485
Rock Throw + Hyper Beam
- Master League · rank #389 of 1023 · CP 3147
Rock Throw + Hyper Beam
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Rock-type shortlist
- Mega Aerodactyl — Rock Throw + Rock Slide
- Aerodactyl — Rock Throw + Rock Slide
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…om Charge Beam Fusion Bolt Dragon/ Electric Electric hits Flying super effectively 5 Mega Aerodactyl Rock Throw Rock Slide Rock/Flying Rock Mega boost for lobby; Flying neutral to Rank Pokém…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).