Mega Aerodactyl

Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega AerodactylRock Flying Shiny Pokémon icon

Mega Aerodactyl is a Rock and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 4655 CP. Mega Aerodactyl best moveset in Pokémon GO is Rock Throw and Rock Slide.

Mega Aerodactyl is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water moves. It is strong against Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, and Poison moves. Shiny Mega Aerodactyl is available in Pokémon GO. Mega Aerodactyl is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather.

Stats

Max CP4655 CP
Attack292 ATK
Defense210 DEF
Stamina190 STA
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedMega Aerodactyl can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance5 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#142
Height2.1 m
Weight79 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate9%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
75 Candy
75000 Candy
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
25 Mega Energy

Mega Aerodactyl type chart

Weaknesses
ElectricElectric160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%
WaterWater160.0%
Resistances
BugBug62.5%
FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Mega Aerodactyl's best moveset

Moves

Mega Aerodactyl's best moveset is Rock Throw and Rock Slide, with 17.94 DPS (damage per second) and 574.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather.

Best Mega Aerodactyl moves
DPS17.94
TDO574.18
Score36.1
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Mega Aerodactyl with its best moveset, we recommend to use Rock Throw/Hyper Beam. You will lose around 5.5% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Mega Aerodactyl's strongest moveset (Rock Throw/Rock Slide).

Mega Aerodactyl moves comparison

The following chart shows Mega Aerodactyl's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega Aerodactyl's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.RockRock Throw RockRock Slide 17.94574.236.1
      2.RockRock Throw NormalHyper Beam 16.95542.634.1
      3.SteelSteel Wing RockRock Slide 16.83538.833.9
      4.DarkBite RockRock Slide 16.68533.833.6
      5.RockRock Throw GroundEarth Power 16.47527.233.2
      6.RockRock Throw SteelIron Head 16.07514.432.4
      7.RockRock Throw RockAncient Power 15.91509.332.1
      8.SteelSteel Wing NormalHyper Beam 15.68501.831.6
      9.SteelSteel Wing GroundEarth Power 15.51496.631.3
      10.DarkBite NormalHyper Beam 15.48495.631.2
      11.DarkBite GroundEarth Power 15.33490.830.9
      12.SteelSteel Wing RockAncient Power 15.16485.430.6
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • RockRock ThrowDamage12Energy7Duration0.9s
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Throw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.9s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy5

        Effects
        Rock Throw has no special effects.
        See Rock Throw details page ↗
      • SteelSteel WingDamage11Energy6Duration0.8s
        Toggle more information for move: Steel Wing
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.8s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy7

        Effects
        Steel Wing has no special effects.
        See Steel Wing details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • NormalHyper BeamDamage150Energy100Duration3.8s
        Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage150
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.8s
        Damage window3.3s - 3.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Hyper Beam has no special effects.
        See Hyper Beam details page ↗
      • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Ancient Power details page ↗
      • RockRock SlideDamage80Energy50Duration2.7s
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy45

        Effects
        Rock Slide has no special effects.
        See Rock Slide details page ↗
      • SteelIron HeadDamage60Energy50Duration1.9s
        Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.9s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Iron Head has no special effects.
        See Iron Head details page ↗
      • GroundEarth PowerDamage100Energy50Duration3.6s
        Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.6s
        Damage window2.7s - 3.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Earth Power details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Mega Aerodactyl has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Mega Aerodactyl Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Mega Aerodactyl's has 4655 max CP (at Level 50). A Mega Aerodactyl obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2260 CP to 2353 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2826 CP to 2941 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Mega Aerodactyl can be found in the 1695 CP to 1765 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP4655 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1695 CP - 1765 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs2260 CP - 2353 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids2260 CP - 2353 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      • windyWindy
      2826 CP - 2941 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Mega Aerodactyl Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Mega Aerodactyl Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      158 CP2182 CP3306 CP
      4431 CP5555 CP6679 CP
      7804 CP8928 CP91052 CP
      101176 CP111294 CP121412 CP
      131529 CP141647 CP151765 CP
      161882 CP172000 CP182117 CP
      192235 CP202353 CP212470 CP
      222588 CP232706 CP242823 CP
      252941 CP263059 CP273176 CP
      283294 CP293412 CP303529 CP
      313588 CP323647 CP333706 CP
      343765 CP353824 CP363882 CP
      373941 CP384000 CP394059 CP
      404118 CP414170 CP424222 CP
      434275 CP444329 CP454382 CP
      464436 CP474490 CP484545 CP
      494600 CP504655 CP

      Mega Aerodactyl evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of AerodactylAerodactyl
      • Mega Evolution Icon200 / 40 Mega Energy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
      • Aerodactyl can Mega evolve into Mega Aerodactyl. Evolving Mega Aerodactyl costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Aerodactyl

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Aerodactyl's Rock and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Aerodactyl.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
      NormalFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
      BugFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
      RockFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega Tyranitar
      RockDark
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega Salamence
      DragonFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega Rayquaza
      DragonFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega DiancieMega Pokémon iconMega Diancie
      RockFairy
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Mega Aerodactyl Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Mega Aerodactyl, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Mega Aerodactyl costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Mega Aerodactyl costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Mega Aerodactyl high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Aerodactyl. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                No home sprites available

                Wallpaper

                Mega AerodactylMega Aerodactyl

                Mega Aerodactyl Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueA ferocious, pre­ historic POKéMON that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
                YellowA savage POKéMON that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber.
                GoldA vicious POKéMON from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
                SilverThis vicious POKé­ MON is said to have flown in an­ cient skies while shrieking high- pitched cries.
                CrystalIn prehistoric times, this POKéMON flew freely and fearlessly through the skies.
                Ruby, SapphireAERODACTYL 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.
                EmeraldAERODACTYL 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.
                FireRedIt was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries.
                LeafGreenA ferocious, prehistoric POKéMON that goes for the enemy’s throat with its serrated, sawlike fangs.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
                HeartGoldA vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
                SoulSilverThis vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
                XIt was regenerated from a dinosaur’s genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries.
                YThis vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireAerodactyl 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.
                SunA Pokémon from the age of the dinosaurs. It used its sawlike fangs to shred its prey before eating them.
                MoonIn ancient times, it ruled the skies. A widely accepted theory is that it went extinct due to a large meteor impact.
                Ultra SunRestored from DNA found in amber, this Pokémon exhibited ferocity that was greater than expected. Some casualties resulted.
                Ultra MoonIt 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.
                SwordThis is a ferocious Pokémon from ancient times. Apparently even modern technology is incapable of producing a perfectly restored specimen.
                ShieldAerodactyl’s sawlike fangs can shred skin to tatters—even the skin of Steel-type Pokémon.