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Pokemon Sword and Shield Aerodactyl

Pokemon Sword and Shield Aerodactyl is a Rock and Flying Type Fossil Pokémon, which makes it weak against Steel, Water, Rock, Electric, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Aerodactyl in Giant's Bed with a -% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Aerodactyl are 80 HP, 105 Attack, 60 SP Attack, 65 Defense, 75 SP Defense, and 130 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Aerodactyl
Regular
Shiny
Aerodactyl Galar Pokedex ID: C142

List of Aerodactyl Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 515
HP 80
Attack 105
Defense 65
Special Attack 60
Special Defense 75
Speed 130

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Aerodactyl to have is Jolly, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Aerodactyl Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Rock HeadNormal
PressureNormal
UnnerveHidden

Pokemon Sword and Shield Aerodactyl Evolutions

How do i evolve Aerodactyl in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Aerodactyl does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.

Aerodactyl Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Aerodactyl?

A popular spawn location you can find Aerodactyl is in the Giant's Bed area with a -% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
Giant's Bed
?65 - 65
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Aerodactyl Raids

Where do i find Aerodactyl Raids?

You can find Aerodactyl raids in the following locations: Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake, Dyna Tree Hill.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Aerodactyl Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Aerodactyl Weakness

Aerodactyl is a Rock and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Steel, Water, Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire, Bug, Ground type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Steel
Water
Rock
Electric
Ice
0.5x
Damage
Normal
Flying
Poison
Fire
Bug
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Ground

What pokemon is Aerodactyl Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Aerodactyl Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Aerodactyl Moves List

What moves can Aerodactyl learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Aerodactyl can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Rock and Flying type +50% STAB damage.

Aerodactyl Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
1[] Bite
1[] Ancient Power
5[] Supersonic
10[] Wing Attack
15[] Scary Face
20[] Rock Slide
25[] Roar
30[] Crunch
35[] Iron Head
40[] Take Down
45[] Stone Edge
50[] Agility
55[] Hyper Beam
60[] Giga Impact

TM Moves Aerodactyl can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM06FlyPhysical1359515Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical112.59010May cause flinching.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26Scary FaceStatus10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM30Steel WingPhysical709025May raise user's Defense.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM48Rock TombPhysical909515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM54Rock BlastPhysical37.59010Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM57PaybackPhysical5010010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM58AssurancePhysical6010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM66Thunder FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
TM67Ice FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
TM68Fire FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM97Brutal SwingPhysical6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Aerodactyl TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial9010015May burn opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical10010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR15Fire BlastSpecial110855May burn opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial959010May burn opponent.
TR37TauntStatus10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR47Dragon ClawPhysical8010015
TR51Dragon DanceStatus20Raises user's Attack and Speed.
TR62Dragon PulseSpecial8510010
TR67Earth PowerSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
TR75Stone EdgePhysical150805High critical hit ratio.
TR76Stealth RockStatus20Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR89HurricaneSpecial1657010May confuse opponent.
TR97Psychic FangsPhysical8510010The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

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