Mega Aerodactyl
Rock/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #11 among Rock-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Rock Throw Rock Slide 24.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Aerodactyl takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 692
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,353 CP
Mega Aerodactyl moves
4 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Rock Throw Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Earth Power | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Iron Head | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Rock Slide Best STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Aerodactyl runs Rock Throw with Rock Slide — 24.2 DPS and 484 TDO as a Rock-type attacker. It also covers the Normal slot with Rock Throw and Hyper Beam.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Rankings
Where Mega Aerodactyl places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock | #11 | B | 24.2 | 484 | Rock Throw Rock Slide |
| Normal | #23 | D | 19.4 | 388 | Rock Throw Hyper Beam |
| Steel | #24 | C | 21.0 | 420 | Steel Wing Iron Head |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Mega Aerodactyl is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Aerodactyl
Use Mega Aerodactyl against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Aerodactyl
- Evolve from
- Aerodactyl · Candy
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Mega Aerodactyl in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Fossil Museum - Chicago | 22 May 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
| Mega Aerodactyl in Mega Raids | 8 Apr 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Mega Aerodactyl good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B: #11 among Rock-type raid attackers at 24.2 DPS. Worth building if your Rock team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 58 |
| Lv 2 | 182 |
| Lv 3 | 306 |
| Lv 4 | 431 |
| Lv 5 | 555 |
| Lv 6 | 679 |
| Lv 7 | 804 |
| Lv 8 | 928 |
| Lv 9 | 1,052 |
| Lv 10 | 1,176 |
| Lv 11 | 1,294 |
| Lv 12 | 1,412 |
| Lv 13 | 1,529 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,647 |
| Lv 15 | 1,765 |
| Lv 16 | 1,882 |
| Lv 17 | 2,000 |
| Lv 18 | 2,117 |
| Lv 19 | 2,235 |
| Lv 20 | 2,353 |
| Lv 21 | 2,470 |
| Lv 22 | 2,588 |
| Lv 23 | 2,706 |
| Lv 24 | 2,823 |
| Lv 25 | 2,941 |
| Lv 26 | 3,059 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,176 |
| Lv 28 | 3,294 |
| Lv 29 | 3,412 |
| Lv 30 | 3,529 |
| Lv 31 | 3,588 |
| Lv 32 | 3,647 |
| Lv 33 | 3,706 |
| Lv 34 | 3,765 |
| Lv 35 | 3,824 |
| Lv 36 | 3,882 |
| Lv 37 | 3,941 |
| Lv 38 | 4,000 |
| Lv 39 | 4,059 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,118 |
| Lv 41 | 4,170 |
| Lv 42 | 4,222 |
| Lv 43 | 4,275 |
| Lv 44 | 4,329 |
| Lv 45 | 4,382 |
| Lv 46 | 4,436 |
| Lv 47 | 4,490 |
| Lv 48 | 4,545 |
| Lv 49 | 4,600 |
| Lv 50 | 4,655 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0142
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 59.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0142_POKEMON_AERODACTYL_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon GO?
Mega Aerodactyl's best moveset is Rock Throw with Rock Slide, worth 24.2 DPS as a Rock-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Mega Aerodactyl's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Aerodactyl takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water. It resists Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, Poison.
What is Mega Aerodactyl's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Aerodactyl reaches 4,655 CP at level 50 and 4,118 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
How do you get Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon GO?
Mega Aerodactyl is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular the base form for 200 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Aerodactyl raids.