What is a good moveset for Aerodactyl?

Question

If you have a good competitive moveset for Aerodactyl, post an answer below and upvote the best ones. Movesets for any of its pre-evolutions can also be shared on this thread.

Be sure to include full set details in your post, e.g. items, abilities, natures and EVs. Some detail, including the intended game mode for your set, is also appreciated. Access the full list of guidelines here.

Aerodactyl Pokédex and learnset for reference.

Comments

Aerodactyl (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Taunt
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace

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wich fang should I have?

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If you need a moveset for a double battle then read my answer down the page.

Answer 1

Special Aerodactyl:

Aerodactyl @ Power Herb
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
• Meteor Beam
• Ancient Power
• Earth Power
• Flamethrower

Meteor Beam boosts SpA and hits incredibly hard with STAB, ancient power is STAB, earth power covers Rock, Steel, and Electric, and Flamethrower covers ice

Comments

Aerodactyl has a Sp.Atk of 60 compared to its Attack of 105.

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I know, it’s a gimmick

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Yeah! Let's call pory here!

Answer 2

Gen 8 NU

Aerodactyl @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Dual Wingbeat
- Hone Claws
- Agility

Heavy Duty Boots allows Aerodactyl to not get damaged by Stealth Rock. Stone Edge is STAB. Dual Wingbeat is also STAB. Hone Claws boosts the accuracy of Aerodactyl's attacks. Agility boosts Aerodactyl's speed.

Answer 3

National Dex OU

Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance / Hone Claws
- Dual Wingbeat
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge

Answer 4

SubToxic Aerodactyl
Gen 8 NU

Aerodactyl @ Leftovers / Heavy Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Rock Blast
- Roost

Yes, you saw correctly, SubToxic Aerodactyl. The ability is Pressure so you can make your opponent's PP run out more quickly. Substitute is so you can protect yourself from status such as poisoning. Toxic is to wear down opposing Pokemon. Rock Blast is STAB that hits multiple times, breaking sashes, sturdies, and subs, which especially helps against Substitute Glastrier variants. Roost is for healing which allows you to stay in the game longer.

Answer 5

Gen 8 NU

Aerodactyl @ Focus Sash
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Taunt
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Dual Wingbeat

This is a dedicated suicide lead set that works best on hyper offensive playstyles. Taunt prevents Stealth Rocks, screens, Defog, and status. Stealth Rock is good support for teammates like Shell Smash Blastoise and Swords Dance Decidueye, as it allows them to break past their usual checks more easily. STAB Stone Edge hits most Defoggers pretty hard, Dual Wingbeat is STAB.