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.
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 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 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 |
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 2x44-54% Icy Wind 2x44-54% Rock Throw 2x40-48% Powder Snow 2x34-42% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x80-96% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Water Gun 2x40-48% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x60-72% Rock Tomb 2x56-66% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x39-48% Rock Throw 2x36-43% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Metal Claw 2x45-54% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Rock Throw 2x50-59% Rollout 2x30-38% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x63-75% Water Gun 2x27-32% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x38-46% Rock Throw 2x32-38% Smack Down 2x32-38% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x65-76% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% Metal Claw 2x42-49% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x35-42% Mirror Shot 2x61-72% Magnet Bomb 2x32-38% Thunder Shock 2x38-46% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x54-65% Rock Throw 2x44-53% Smack Down 2x44-53% Rollout 2x28-34% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x62-73% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Metal Claw 2x46-54% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x37-45% Rock Throw 2x32-38% Smack Down 2x32-38% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x65-77% Rock Slide 2x60-70% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Metal Claw 2x40-48% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x81-96% Volt Switch 2x65-77% Spark 2x35-41% Mirror Shot 2x60-70% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Rock Throw 2x46-54% Smack Down 2x46-54% Rollout 2x30-35% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x63-75% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% Metal Claw 2x45-54% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Rock Throw 2x30-36% Smack Down 2x30-36% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x66-78% Rock Slide 2x61-72% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% Metal Claw 2x43-51% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x81-96% Flash Cannon 2x71-84% Volt Switch 2x63-75% Spark 2x35-42% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Rock Throw 2x45-54% Smack Down 2x45-54% Rollout 2x28-33% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x62-74% Rock Tomb 2x37-43% Metal Claw 2x45-54% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x36-42% Rock Throw 2x31-37% Smack Down 2x31-37% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x64-76% Rock Slide 2x59-71% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Metal Claw 2x41-48% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x81-96% Flash Cannon 2x72-85% Volt Switch 2x64-76% Spark 2x33-40% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x45-54% Smack Down 2x45-54% Rollout 2x28-34% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x61-73% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Metal Claw 2x45-54% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x80-94% Iron Head 2x64-75% Rock Slide 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x100-118%KO Thunderbolt 2x81-96% Flash Cannon 2x73-86% Discharge 2x73-86% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 2x87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Rock Throw 2x45-54% Smack Down 2x45-54% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% Metal Claw 2x44-52% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x78-92% Iron Head 2x62-73% Rock Slide 2x59-69% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x98-115%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-94% Flash Cannon 2x71-84% Discharge 2x71-84% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 2x85-101%KO Rock Tomb 2x51-61% Rock Throw 2x44-52% Smack Down 2x44-52% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile threatens a KO with Ice Shard (88-104%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt also KOs at 99-117%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Weavile builds →Knock Off71-84% Ice Shard 2x88-104%KO Pursuit44-52% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave17-21% Thunderbolt 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x196-231%KO Pursuit40-47% Crunch79-93% Superpower78-92% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x80-95% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
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.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Aerodactyl Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Aerodactyl runs Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received with a Jolly nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Earthquake. Max Attack and Speed EVs and Ground coverage make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Aerodactyl best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Crunch
- Double Edge
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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.
Best Locations to Catch Aerodactyl in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Aerodactyl Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Aerodactyl C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. 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.
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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves