Shadow Aerodactyl
Rock/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #27 among Rock-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Rock Throw Rock Slide 14.3 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 — 14.3 DPS and 286 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 | #27 | B | 14.3 | 286 | Rock Throw Rock Slide |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Aerodactyl
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Aerodactyl knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 70 | 2,406 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 70 | 2,604 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,553 | 1,630 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,932 | 2,028 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,553 | 1,630 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,174 | 1,232 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,553 | 1,630 |
Is Shadow Aerodactyl good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #27 makes Shadow 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 (221), 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 | 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 (fast) with Rock Slide (charged), worth 14.3 DPS as a Rock-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Aerodactyl's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Aerodactyl's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aerodactyl reaches 3,147 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,783 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 Shadow Aerodactyl?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Aerodactyl shows 1,590 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,988 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 Shadow Aerodactyl in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aerodactyl spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Aerodactyl be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.