Mega Aerodactyl
Rock/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #14 among Rock-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Rock Throw Rock Slide 15.7 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 — 15.7 DPS and 314 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 | #14 | B | 15.7 | 314 | Rock Throw Rock Slide |
| Normal | #20 | C | 15.6 | 312 | Rock Throw Hyper Beam |
| Ground | #26 | C | 15.0 | 299 | Rock Throw Earth Power |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Aerodactyl raid guide
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
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 106 | 3,559 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 106 | 3,853 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,317 | 2,411 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,882 | 3,000 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,317 | 2,411 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,752 | 1,823 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,317 | 2,411 |
Is Mega Aerodactyl good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #14 makes Mega Aerodactyl a useful Rock-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Rock bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (292), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Rock Slide (charged), worth 15.7 DPS as a Rock-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Aerodactyl's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Aerodactyl takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Aerodactyl's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Aerodactyl reaches 4,655 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,118 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Aerodactyl?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Aerodactyl shows 2,353 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,941 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Aerodactyl ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Aerodactyl be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Aerodactyl depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.