Aerodactyl sprite

Aerodactyl counters, weaknesses & stats

Type: Rock / Flying

Looking for the best counters for Aerodactyl? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Aerodactyl super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Aerodactyl is a Rock / Flying-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel.

Base stats

HP
80
Attack
105
Defense
65
Sp. Attack
60
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
130
Total
515

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Electric (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Rock (×2)
  • Steel (×2)

Resistances

  • Normal (×0.5)
  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Ground

Abilities

  • Rock Head — Protects against recoil damage.
  • Pressure — Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
  • Unnerve (hidden) — Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Top counters vs Aerodactyl

  1. Blastoise (Water)
  2. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  3. Pikachu (Electric)
  4. Raichu (Electric)
  5. Forretress (Bug / Steel)
  6. Manectric (Electric)
  7. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  8. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best counter for Aerodactyl?

Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Blastoise. See the full ranked list above for more options.

What are Aerodactyl's weaknesses?

Aerodactyl is weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel.

What type is Aerodactyl?

Aerodactyl is a Rock / Flying-type Pokémon.