Mega Aerodactyl Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Aerodactyl is a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with rock/flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 35.300 DPS. Mega Aerodactyl's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Mega Aerodactyl can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Aerodactyl is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fire, Flying-type moves as Mega Aerodactyl resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Aerodactyl is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (35.300 DPS), Primal Kyogre (30.848 DPS), and Regieleki (30.824 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Aerodactyl: After defeating Mega Aerodactyl, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2317 and 2411 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2882-3000 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Aerodactyl from raids will have exactly 2411 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Aerodactyl?
The best counter for Mega Aerodactyl is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 35.300 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (30.848 DPS) and Regieleki (30.824 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Aerodactyl?
Mega Aerodactyl can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Aerodactyl weak to?
Mega Aerodactyl is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Aerodactyl be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Mega Aerodactyl's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Aerodactyl from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Aerodactyl from raids will have 2411 CP at level 20, or 3000 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2317. If you see 2411 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Aerodactyl worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Aerodactyl is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Aerodactyl?
For the best moveset for Mega Aerodactyl itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Aerodactyl stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Aerodactyl without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Aerodactyl can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (30.824 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (29.300 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Aerodactyl in raids?
Mega Aerodactyl is weather boosted during partly cloudy,windy weather. When boosted, Mega Aerodactyl is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2882-3000 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.