Mega Aerodactyl Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Rock / Flying · BST: 615 · Role: Physical Sweeper
Mega 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 Mega 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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Mega Aerodactyl is the Mega Evolution of Aerodactyl. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.
With a 615 base stat total, Mega Aerodactyl plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Speed (150), and at base 150 Speed it sits faster than 99% 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 Mega 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 Mega Aerodactyl
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
How each counter beats Mega Aerodactyl
- Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Mega Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Aerodactyl and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
Mega 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
- 135
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Attack
- 70
- Sp. Defense
- 95
- Speed
- 150
- Total
- 615
Best Tera Types for Mega Aerodactyl
The best Tera Types for Mega Aerodactyl cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Tough Claws — [object Object]
Other Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Rock-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Aerodactyl:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Aerodactyl
What counters Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Aerodactyl are Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Pikachu, Raichu, Forretress. These Pokémon hit Mega Aerodactyl super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Aerodactyl weak to?
Mega 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 Mega Aerodactyl?
The single best pick against Mega 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 Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega 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 Mega Aerodactyl's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Aerodactyl good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Aerodactyl's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (615 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.