Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl is a Rock/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Aerodactyl has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0142 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Flying |
| Species | Fossil Pokémon |
| Height | 1.8 m (5′11″) |
| Weight | 59.0 kg (130.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Rock Head 2. Pressure Unnerve (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0142 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0224 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0142 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0229 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0068 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0284 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0382 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0142 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0192 (Legends: Z-A) 0127 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 180 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Total | 515 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0142 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Flying |
| Species | Fossil Pokémon |
| Height | 2.1 m (6′11″) |
| Weight | 79.0 kg (174.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Tough Claws |
| Local № | 0142 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0224 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0142 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0229 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0068 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0284 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0382 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0142 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0192 (Legends: Z-A) 0127 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 215 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
| Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Speed | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Total | 615 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Aerodactyl does not evolve.
Aerodactyl changes
- In Generation 1, Aerodactyl has a base Special stat of 60.
- In Generations 1-4, Aerodactyl has a base experience yield of 202.
- In Generations 2-7, Aerodactyl has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Aerodactyl
| Red Blue |
A ferocious, prehistoric POKéMON that goes for the enemy’s throat with its serrated saw-like fangs. |
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| Yellow | A savage POKéMON that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber. |
| Gold | A vicious POKéMON from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding. |
| Silver | This vicious POKéMON is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries. |
| Crystal | In prehistoric times, this POKéMON flew freely and fearlessly through the skies. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
| FireRed | It was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries. |
| LeafGreen | A ferocious, prehistoric POKéMON that goes for the enemy’s throat with its serrated, sawlike fangs. |
| Emerald | AERODACTYL is a POKéMON from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from DNA extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades. |
| HeartGold | A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding. |
| SoulSilver | This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades. |
| X | It was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries. |
| Y | This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
| Sun | A Pokémon from the age of the dinosaurs. It used its sawlike fangs to shred its prey before eating them. |
| Moon | In ancient times, it ruled the skies. A widely accepted theory is that it went extinct due to a large meteor impact. |
| Ultra Sun | Restored from DNA found in amber, this Pokémon exhibited ferocity that was greater than expected. Some casualties resulted. |
| Ultra Moon | It flew through the open skies over the ancient continent as if they were its own. When it touched ground, its walk was weak and slow. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
A savage Pokémon that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber. |
| Sword | This is a ferocious Pokémon from ancient times. Apparently even modern technology is incapable of producing a perfectly restored specimen. |
| Shield | Aerodactyl’s sawlike fangs can shred skin to tatters—even the skin of Steel-type Pokémon. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It’s a Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades. |
Mega Aerodactyl
| Sun | Part of its body has become stone. Some scholars claim that this is Aerodactyl’s true appearance. |
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| Moon | When it Mega Evolves, it becomes more vicious than ever before. Some say that’s because its excess of power is causing it pain. |
| Ultra Sun | It will attack anything that moves. Mega Evolution is a burden on its body, so it’s incredibly irritated. |
| Ultra Moon | Mega Evolution awakened some dormant genes, bringing back the sharp rocks that once covered Aerodactyl’s entire body. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
The power of Mega Evolution has completely restored its genes. The rocks on its body are harder than diamond. |
Moves learned by Aerodactyl
Moves learnt by level up
Aerodactyl learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 5 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 10 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 20 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 25 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 45 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 55 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 60 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Aerodactyl does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Aerodactyl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 14 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 15 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 37 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 43 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 75 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 79 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 94 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Aerodactyl learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 5 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 10 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 25 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 45 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 50 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 55 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 60 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Aerodactyl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Aerodactyl gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Aerodactyl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 97 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Aerodactyl sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Aerodactyl
| Red Blue Yellow |
Cinnabar Island |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 14 |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Cinnabar Island |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Oreburgh City |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pewter City |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Nacrene City |
| X Y |
Ambrette Town |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Rustboro City |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Seafolk Village |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Cinnabar Island |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Aerodactyl questions
- What is a good moveset for Aerodactyl?
- Where do you get the old amber in FR/LG, Red, Blue, HG/SS ?
- Which site has the correct info on fossil Aerodactyl's level in FR/LG?
- How do you get an Aerodactyl with the ability rock head in pokemon white?
- Why cant Aerodactyl learn at least double edge?
- Good Partners for M-Aerodactyl ?
- Hone Claws or Dragon Dance for a Mega Aerodactyl in NDOU?
- EV training- all out vs. carefully spaced?
- What can breed with aerodactyl?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Aerodactyl |
|---|---|
| Japanese | プテラ (Ptera) |
| German | Aerodactyl |
| French | Ptéra |
| Italian | Aerodactyl |
| Spanish | Aerodactyl |
| Korean | 프테라 (peutera) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 化石翼龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 化石翼龍 |
| English |
Fossil Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かせきポケモン |
| German | Fossil-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Fossile |
| Italian | Pokémon Fossile |
| Spanish | Pokémon Fósil |
| Korean | 화석포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 化石宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 化石寶可夢 |
Name origin
- aero-
- flying prefix
- pterodactyl
- prehistoric flying reptile