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Aerodactyl Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Rock / Flying · BST: 515 · Role: Physical Sweeper

Aerodactyl is a Rock / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Aerodactyl, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Pikachu plus 5 more ranked below.

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Aerodactyl can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 515 base stat total, Aerodactyl plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Speed (130), and at base 130 Speed it sits faster than 96% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Aerodactyl in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

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)

How each counter beats Aerodactyl

  • Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Raichu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.

Aerodactyl weaknesses, resistances & immunities

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

Base stats

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

Best Tera Types for Aerodactyl

The best Tera Types for Aerodactyl cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Rock (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Flying (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Rock Head — [object Object]
  • Pressure — [object Object]
  • Unnerve (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Rock-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Aerodactyl:

Frequently asked questions about Aerodactyl

What counters Aerodactyl in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Aerodactyl are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Pikachu, Raichu, Forretress. These Pokémon hit Aerodactyl super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Aerodactyl weak to?

Aerodactyl is a Rock / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Aerodactyl?

The single best pick against Aerodactyl in the Pokémon Champions roster is Blastoise, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Aerodactyl in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Aerodactyl, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Rock / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Aerodactyl's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Aerodactyl good in Pokémon Champions?

Aerodactyl's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (515 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.