Is Aerodactyl Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Revived from Old Amber as a gift fossil. Aerodactyl's speed and Rock/Flying coverage contribute through the E4, and Mega Aerodactyl with AbilityTough Claws boosts contact moves for even more damage. One of the better fossil picks in ORAS.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Aerodactyl resists most of Brawly's coverage and hits back hard.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.
Aerodactyl resists most of Flannery's coverage and hits back hard.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Winona's team.
Aerodactyl trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Aerodactyl has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.
Aerodactyl trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Aerodactyl can be revived from a fossil obtained on Rustboro City. LIMITED; Revive Old Amber. Revive from a fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City. Fossils found by Rock Smash in Mirage Spots.
How to Get Aerodactyl in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No searching required for Aerodactyl. You receive it at Rustboro City from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Get Aerodactyl in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Aerodactyl Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Aerodactyl
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Shellos Water | D | |
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Piplup builds →Surf 2x60-72% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Totodile builds →Surf 2x50-60% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x90-106%KO Aurora Beam 2x44-53% | ||
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x65-76% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x73-87% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Metal Claw 2x28-33% | ||
 Croconaw Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Croconaw builds →Surf 2x57-68% Ice Fang 2x38-46% Rock Tomb 2x35-43% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x89-105%KO Aurora Beam 2x43-51% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) | ||
Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% Metal Claw 2x27-32% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x65-77% Rock Slide 2x60-70% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x104-123%KO Mirror Shot 2x76-90% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x96-114%KO Thunderbolt 2x40-48% Surf 2x40-48% | ||
 Clamperl Water | C | |
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x71-84% Ice Fang 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x89-105%KO Aurora Beam 2x44-52% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x106-125%KO Flash Cannon 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Lairon builds →Iron Head 2x76-91% Rock Slide 2x72-85% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x96-113%KO Thunderbolt 2x42-49% Surf 2x42-49% | ||
Clamperl Water | C | |
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x72-85% Ice Fang 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x121-144%KO Rock Tomb 2x54-64% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x131-154%KO Thunderbolt 2x31-37% Surf 2x31-37% Blizzard 2x39-46% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x91-107%KO Stone Edge 2x113-133%KO Thunderbolt 2x39-46% Surf 2x39-46% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x160-189%KO Thunderbolt 2x41-49% Surf 2x41-49% Blizzard 2x49-59% | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x93-109%KO Blizzard 2x75-89% Steel Wing 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x119-141%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x127-149%KO Thunderbolt 2x31-36% Surf 2x31-36% Blizzard 2x38-45% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x89-105%KO Stone Edge 2x110-130%KO Thunderbolt 2x38-45% Surf 2x38-45% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x183-216%KO Thunderbolt 2x24-28% Blizzard 2x29-35% | ||
Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x91-107%KO Blizzard 2x73-87% Steel Wing 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x238-280%KO Thunderbolt 2x39-46% Ice Beam 2x39-46% Surf 2x39-46% | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x120-141%KO Rock Slide 2x67-79% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x129-152%KO Ice Beam 2x30-36% Thunderbolt 2x30-36% Surf 2x30-36% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x89-105%KO Stone Edge 2x112-131%KO Ice Beam 2x37-44% Thunderbolt 2x37-44% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x182-214%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Swampert's Scald hits Aerodactyl for 57-68%. Kyurem's Ice Beam also KOs at 122-144%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Excadrill builds →Rapid Spin13-16% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Swampert builds →Scald 2x57-68% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x78-92% Shadow Ball44-52% | ||
Aerodactyl Evolutions
Aerodactyl is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is slow to hatch. It's got 10 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Aerodactyl (with patience) with 51 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Curse, Dragon Breath and 7 more to offspring.
ORAS Aerodactyl Best Moveset
130 Speed fires Rock/Flying TermStab before nearly everything. Mega Aerodactyl adds AbilityTough Claws boosting contact moves by 30%%. AbilityRock Head on the base form removes recoil from MoveHead Smash. The moveset earns B-tier through raw Speed that only priority can beat, with Mega adding real power.
Best Build
Aerodactyl best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Stall teams hate this. Aerodactyl can spread damage across 11 types, with Dark and Fire punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Sky Attack and Stone Edge keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.
Aerodactyl Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Aerodactyl B-Tier: a solid option in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the right team. At 515 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Earthquake with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
Revive from a fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City. Fossils found by Rock Smash in Mirage Spots.. Aerodactyl is revived at level 5. Give it Rare Candies or experience-share if you want it ready for the late-game.
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.
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 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves