Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Special doesn't even come close. A Fossil Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 2 Speed stat exp per KO.
A ferocious, prehistoric POKéMON that goes for the enemy’s throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
A ferocious, prehistoric POKéMON that goes for the enemy’s throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
Aerodactyl Weakness
Type-wise, Aerodactyl takes extra damage from Water, Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Aerodactyl leans offensive (base 105 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Pikachu builds →Thunder Shock 2x37-44% | ||
 Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Pikachu builds →Thunder Shock 2x30-38% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Squirtle builds →Bubble Beam 2x45-54% Bubble 2x30-38% Water Gun 2x30-38% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x63-75% Thunder Shock 2x30-38% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Squirtle builds →Bubble Beam 2x45-54% Bubble 2x30-38% Water Gun 2x30-38% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x46-54% Rock Throw 2x32-38% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x65-77% Rock Throw 2x46-54% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x60-70% Thunder Shock 2x30-35% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Squirtle builds →Ice Beam 2x39-47% Bubble Beam 2x43-51% Bubble 2x30-35% Water Gun 2x30-35% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x89-105%KO Thunderbolt 2x59-70% Bubble Beam 2x63-75% Water Gun 2x40-48% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x45-54% Rock Throw 2x30-36% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x45-54% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x61-72% Thunder Shock 2x28-33% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x45-54% Rock Throw 2x31-37% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x67-79% Rock Throw 2x45-54% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x30-36% Rock Slide 2x69-82% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x62-74% Thunder Shock 2x28-34% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x42-49% Rock Throw 2x29-35% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x64-76% Rock Throw 2x43-51% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x27-33% Rock Slide 2x68-80% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x70-82% Thunderbolt 2x58-68% Thunder Shock 2x27-33% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x75-89% Rock Throw 2x51-60% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x44-52% Rock Throw 2x29-35% | ||
 Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Electabuzz builds →Thunder 2x117-137%KO Thunderbolt 2x95-112%KO Thunder Punch 2x80-95% Thunder Shock 2x44-52% | ||
 Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Raichu builds →Thunder 2x112-132%KO Thunderbolt 2x92-108%KO Thunder Shock 2x43-50% | ||
 Magneton Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x141-166%KO Thunderbolt 2x117-137%KO Thunder Shock 2x52-62% | ||
In Red & Blue, Starmie's Blizzard hits Aerodactyl for 79-94%. Rhydon threatens a KO with Rock Slide (96-114%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt also KOs at 119-140%.
 Starmie WaterPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Starmie builds →Blizzard 2x79-94% Psychic49-58% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x96-114%KO Body Slam18-21% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Zapdos builds →Drill Peck19-22% Thunderbolt 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Aerodactyl View Jynx builds →Blizzard 2x135-158%KO Psychic55-65% | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
No chain, no eggs. Aerodactyl is a standalone Rock/Flying type with 500 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Aerodactyl Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Hyper Beam
- Double Edge
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Aerodactyl learns Sky Attack and Fly naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Aerodactyl in Red & Blue
No searching required for Aerodactyl. You receive it at Cinnabar Island from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations to Catch Aerodactyl in Red & Blue
Aerodactyl Guide
For Red & Blue, we rate Aerodactyl B-Tier: a solid option in Red & Blue for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the setup sweeper role. Fire Blast anchors the moveset.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Red & Blue, but Aerodactyl does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Aerodactyl hits 600 BST.
In Red & Blue, Aerodactyl's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Raikou (Electric), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Aerodactyl's base 130 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Aerodactyl is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a setup sweeper.
In Red & Blue, the best way to handle Aerodactyl: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Aerodactyl has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves