For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, we rate Aerodactyl C-Tier: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. At 515 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Rock Slide with Choice Band is the standard set.

Does Aerodactyl mega evolve?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Aerodactyl can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl. That's 615 BST, up from 515. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.

What is Aerodactyl weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Aerodactyl's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Raikou (Electric), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

What is the best ability for Aerodactyl?

Rock Head is the go-to ability for Aerodactyl. It protects against recoil damage. Its hidden ability Unnerve can work in specific setups. Pressure is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

What role does Aerodactyl play in battle?

Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Aerodactyl is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.

Aerodactyl - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Sweeper

CTier

130Speed · Extreme

Stats & Training

The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Sp. Atk doesn't even come close. A Fossil Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.

Base Stats

High

HP80

Attack105

Defense65

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def75

Speed130

Total515

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.8 m

Weight59.0 kg

Base XP180

Abilities

Rock HeadPopular

Protects against recoil damage.

Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

UnnerveHAPopular

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

The power of Mega Evolution has completely restored its genes. The rocks on its body are harder than diamond.

Aerodactyl Weakness

Type-wise, Aerodactyl takes extra damage from Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.

Aerodactyl Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartAvg

5Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score-2

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Electric Ice Rock Steel

½xResist

Normal Fire Poison Flying Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (6)

Fire Ice Flying Bug Grass Fighting

How to Beat Aerodactyl in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Rhydon GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 48 Rock ThrowLv. 19 Damage vs Aerodactyl Rock Slide 2x 99-116%KO Rock Throw 2x 66-77% View Rhydon builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 23 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Aerodactyl Rock Slide 2x 75-89% Rock Throw 2x 51-60% View Graveler builds →
Omastar RockWater	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves Hydro PumpLv. 50 Rock SlideLv. 37 Rock ThrowLv. 26 Water GunLv. 15 Damage vs Aerodactyl Hydro Pump 2x 115-135%KO Rock Slide 2x 54-64% Rock Throw 2x 36-43% Water Gun 2x 44-52% View Omastar builds →
Kabutops RockWater	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 45 Rock ThrowLv. 30 Aqua JetLv. 24 Damage vs Aerodactyl Rock Slide 2x 88-105%KO Rock Throw 2x 59-70% Aqua Jet 2x 47-56% View Kabutops builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Iron TailLv. 40 Rock SlideLv. 30 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Aerodactyl Iron Tail 2x 38-45% Rock Slide 2x 44-52% Rock Throw 2x 29-35% View Onix builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution

Aerodactyl is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a small partner pool. Hatching is slow to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#142AerodactylDoes not evolve

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Aerodactyl Best Moveset

Prediction matters here. Choice Band means Aerodactyl can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Rockhead back that up. Dark coverage prevents free switches.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

TMs carry this one. Aerodactyl learns Fly and Rock Slide naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 1

Wing Attack

C6010035Flying

Lv 7

Roar-6

C——20Normal

Lv 14

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 21

Rock Throw

—509015Rock

Lv 28

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 35

Crunch

A8010015Dark

Lv 42

Rock Slide

S759010Rock

Lv 49

Fly

B909515Flying

Lv 56

Take Down

—908520Normal

Lv 63

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM Moves

TM34

Dragon Pulse

D8510010Dragon

TM41

Earthquake

A10010010Ground

TM12

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM46

Fire Blast

D110855Fire

TM37

Flamethrower

D9010015Fire

TM14

Fly

B909515Flying

TM01

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM19

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM09

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM22

Rock Slide

S759010Rock

TM50

Roost

C——10Flying

TM56

Stealth Rock

S——20Rock

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM02

Taunt

S—10020Dark

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Aerodactyl doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Aerodactyl can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Aerodactyl in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Aerodactyl is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Cinnabar Island — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.

Best Locations to Catch Aerodactyl in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Cinnabar Island - Pokémon Lab

Let's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.44 Water

Late

Revive Old Amber

Cinnabar Island - Pokémon Lab

Let's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.44 Water

Late

Revive Old Amber

Aerodactyl Guide

For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, we rate Aerodactyl C-Tier: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. At 515 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Rock Slide with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Aerodactyl can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl. That's 615 BST, up from 515. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Aerodactyl's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Raikou (Electric), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Rock Head is the go-to ability for Aerodactyl. It protects against recoil damage. Its hidden ability Unnerve can work in specific setups. Pressure is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Aerodactyl is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.

Game Availability

Since debuting in Red & Blue, Aerodactyl has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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