Aerodactyl — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Aerodactyl is a physical attacker built around physical attacks (105 Attack). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its rock/flying typing resists 5 attack types but you'll need to play around 5 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Aerodactyl into a favorable type matchup using its rock/flying STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Aerodactyl into water and electric attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Leaving it in on a faster Choice Scarf user — priority and scarfers will pick it off.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Aerodactyl the way we do
- High speed tier — wins matter, losses sting
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 515Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Aerodactyl transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Aerodactyl shows up
#138
Usage ~1.56% · Win rate ~51.55%
#20
Usage ~9.05% · Win rate ~54.5%
Aerodactyl FAQ
- What are Aerodactyl's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Aerodactyl can run rock-head, pressure, unnerve. The competitive default is usually rock-head — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Aerodactyl weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Aerodactyl takes extra damage from water, electric, ice, rock, steel. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Aerodactyl?
- The best moveset for Aerodactyl depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Aerodactyl in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Aerodactyl are Pokémon with strong water, electric, ice, rock attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Aerodactyl good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Aerodactyl's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.