Shadow Aerodactyl
Rock/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #15 among Rock-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Rock Throw Rock Slide 22.5 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Aerodactyl takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 570
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,590 CP
Shadow 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, Shadow Aerodactyl runs Rock Throw with Rock Slide — 22.5 DPS and 451 TDO as a Rock-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Aerodactyl places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock | #15 | B | 22.5 | 451 | Rock Throw Rock Slide |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Aerodactyl
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 577 | 669 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 964 | 1,073 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,493 | 1,630 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,857 | 2,028 |
Is Shadow Aerodactyl good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B: #15 among Rock-type raid attackers at 22.5 DPS. Worth building if your Rock team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 39 |
| Lv 2 | 123 |
| Lv 3 | 207 |
| Lv 4 | 291 |
| Lv 5 | 375 |
| Lv 6 | 459 |
| Lv 7 | 543 |
| Lv 8 | 627 |
| Lv 9 | 711 |
| Lv 10 | 795 |
| Lv 11 | 875 |
| Lv 12 | 954 |
| Lv 13 | 1,034 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,113 |
| Lv 15 | 1,193 |
| Lv 16 | 1,272 |
| Lv 17 | 1,352 |
| Lv 18 | 1,431 |
| Lv 19 | 1,511 |
| Lv 20 | 1,590 |
| Lv 21 | 1,670 |
| Lv 22 | 1,749 |
| Lv 23 | 1,829 |
| Lv 24 | 1,908 |
| Lv 25 | 1,988 |
| Lv 26 | 2,068 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,147 |
| Lv 28 | 2,227 |
| Lv 29 | 2,306 |
| Lv 30 | 2,386 |
| Lv 31 | 2,426 |
| Lv 32 | 2,465 |
| Lv 33 | 2,505 |
| Lv 34 | 2,545 |
| Lv 35 | 2,585 |
| Lv 36 | 2,624 |
| Lv 37 | 2,664 |
| Lv 38 | 2,704 |
| Lv 39 | 2,744 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,783 |
| Lv 41 | 2,819 |
| Lv 42 | 2,854 |
| Lv 43 | 2,890 |
| Lv 44 | 2,926 |
| Lv 45 | 2,962 |
| Lv 46 | 2,999 |
| Lv 47 | 3,035 |
| Lv 48 | 3,072 |
| Lv 49 | 3,109 |
| Lv 50 | 3,147 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0142
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 59.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0142_POKEMON_AERODACTYL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Aerodactyl in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aerodactyl's best moveset is Rock Throw with Rock Slide, worth 22.5 DPS as a Rock-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Aerodactyl's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aerodactyl takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water. It resists Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, Poison.
What is Shadow Aerodactyl's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aerodactyl reaches 3,147 CP at level 50 and 2,783 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Aerodactyl: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Aerodactyl?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Aerodactyl shows 627 CP (level 8), or 1,034 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,590 CP, or 1,988 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Aerodactyl better than regular Aerodactyl?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Aerodactyl is #15 among Rock-type attackers at 22.5 DPS, while regular Aerodactyl is unranked. See Aerodactyl.
How do you get Shadow Aerodactyl in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aerodactyl is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Aerodactyl with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.