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 |
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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) 0127 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Speed |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 180 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Flying |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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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 |
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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) 0127 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Speed |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 215 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Flying |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Aerodactyl learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Aerodactyl gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
Roost | Flying | — | — | |
Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
Wide Guard | Rock | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Aerodactyl can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Aerodactyl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
66 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
67 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
68 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Aerodactyl is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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02 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
36 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
47 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
51 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
89 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
97 | Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 85 | 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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Normal | — | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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