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Aerodactyl FAQ · type, weaknesses, evolution, stats

TL;DR. Aerodactyl (#0142) is a rock/flying-type Pokémon from Generation 1 (Kanto). The Fossil Pokémon. A ferocious, pre­ historic POKéMON that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.

Aerodactyl
Rock Flying

A ferocious, pre­ historic POKéMON that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.

Pokédex #0142 Gen 1 · Kanto Fossil Pokémon

What type is Aerodactyl?

Aerodactyl is a Rock/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Aerodactyl weak to?

Aerodactyl takes 2× damage from Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Aerodactyl resistant to?

Aerodactyl is immune to Ground. It also resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug.

How does Aerodactyl evolve?

Aerodactyl evolves into Mega Aerodactyl (Mega Evolve with Aerodactylite (battle-only)).

What generation is Aerodactyl from?

Aerodactyl was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0142.

What are Aerodactyl's base stats?

Aerodactyl has HP 80, Attack 105, Defense 65, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 75, and Speed 130. Total base stat total: 515.

What are Aerodactyl's abilities?

Aerodactyl can have the abilities Rock Head, Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Unnerve.

Is Aerodactyl legendary or mythical?

No. Aerodactyl is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.