Type matchups
Damage Mega Aerodactyl takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Rock/Flying type, Mega Aerodactyl has 5 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Rock/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 135
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 150
- Total
- 615
Mega Aerodactyl has a base stat total of 615, higher than 94% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (150). With Attack (135) well above Sp. Atk (70), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 150 beats 99% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 80 HP, 85 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Mega Aerodactyl's only ability is Tough Claws.
How to beat Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Aerodactyl takes 2× damage from Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Flying moves. Dialga hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Flying moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Flying moves.
Evolution
Mega Aerodactyl is a Mega Evolution of Aerodactyl, so it shares Aerodactyl's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Aerodactyl
Other Rock/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Aerodactyl weak to?
As a Rock/Flying type, Mega Aerodactyl takes super-effective damage from Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Mega Aerodactyl resistant to?
Mega Aerodactyl resists Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug and Fire moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Mega Aerodactyl?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Dialga and Solgaleo, which hit Mega Aerodactyl with super-effective attacks.