Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Aerodactyl
Say it: MEGA AIR-oh-DACK-till
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Mega Aerodactyl is Aerodactyl’s Mega form. It stays Rock and Flying, needs Candy plus Mega Aerodactyl Energy, and is often brought early in Rock-weak raids to boost Rock teammates. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA AIR-oh-DACK-till
Mega Aerodactyl is Aerodactyl’s Rock / Flying Mega form in Pokémon GO. It uses Candy plus Mega Aerodactyl Energy and is a common Rock mega for raid lobbies (same-type Rock boost). Weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Aerodactyl is a Mega Rock / Flying form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Energy from Mega Aerodactyl raids and events. Prefer Mega when the lobby needs Rock boost and you have Rock Throw + Rock Slide. Keep a non-Shadow for Mega — Shadows cannot Mega Evolve.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Mega Aerodactyl is your opponent, Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Aerodactyl— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- 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
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
… Zekrom 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. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- 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).