Master League PvP guide
Aerodactyl Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Aerodactyl is a Rock/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #286. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Rock Slide and Brutal Swing.
Master League
#286
Situational
Type
Rock/Flying
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,147
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT AERODACTYL
Is Aerodactyl Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Aerodactyl is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #286.
Aerodactyl is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #416 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #482.
Aerodactyl PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #482 | 75.6 | Dragon Breath, Rock Slide, Brutal Swing |
| Ultra League | #416 | 74.4 | Dragon Breath, Rock Slide, Brutal Swing |
| Master LeagueBest | #286 | 54.0 | Dragon Breath, Rock Slide, Brutal Swing |
Best Moveset for Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Aerodactyl is Dragon Breath with Rock Slide and Brutal Swing.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Aerodactyl in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Aerodactyl PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Rock Slide
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Brutal Swing
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Aerodactyl Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Aerodactyl wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Aerodactyl Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Aerodactyl's Rock/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fire0.625×
- 0.625×
- ground0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Aerodactyl in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Aerodactyl's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
145% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
75% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
112% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
101% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
90% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
155% HP
Ratings are shown from Aerodactyl's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Aerodactyl.
Best Teammates for Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Aerodactyl should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Aerodactyl's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Aerodactyl's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Aerodactyl's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Aerodactyl's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Aerodactyl's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Aerodactyl
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,496 | 20 | 1,681,870 |
| #2 | 2/14/15 | 1,498 | 20 | 1,679,737 | |
| #3 | 0/14/9 | 1,500 | 20.5 | 1,678,329 | |
| #4 | 0/11/12 | 1,498 | 20.5 | 1,676,712 | |
| #5 | 2/15/13 | 1,495 | 20 | 1,675,598 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,499 | 37.5 | 3,640,106 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,500 | 37.5 | 3,638,242 | |
| #3 | 0/15/15 | 2,495 | 37 | 3,632,178 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 2,499 | 37 | 3,627,644 | |
| #5 | 1/15/14 | 2,500 | 37 | 3,625,521 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,147 | 50 | 4,987,219 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,133 | 50 | 4,966,087 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,138 | 50 | 4,958,557 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,139 | 50 | 4,958,223 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,120 | 50 | 4,944,954 |
Aerodactyl Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodactyl (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/13/14 | 100.00% | 997 at L13.5 | 1,500 at L13.5 | 8491,500 0/13/14#1 · L11.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #620 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/13/14 | 100.00% | 1,662 at L22.5 | 2,500 at L22.5 | 1,5142,500 0/13/14#1 · L20.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #586 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 3,147 at L50 | 4,655 at L50 | 3,1474,711 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #50 |
Aerodactyl Stats in Pokémon GO
Aerodactyl's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Aerodactyl 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 132.6
- Defense
- 103.9
- HP
- 122
Ultra League
Aerodactyl 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 37.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 171.5
- Defense
- 133.5
- HP
- 159
Master League
Aerodactyl 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,147
- Attack
- 198.3
- Defense
- 146.2
- HP
- 172
Aerodactyl (Mega)
Aerodactyl (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Aerodactyl (Mega) 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 13.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 143.3
- Defense
- 109.5
- HP
- 100
Ultra League
Aerodactyl (Mega) 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 185
- Defense
- 141.3
- HP
- 129
Master League
Aerodactyl (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,655
- Attack
- 258
- Defense
- 189.1
- HP
- 172
Aerodactyl Evolution
Aerodactyl has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Separately from the evolution chain, it can Mega Evolve into Aerodactyl (Mega).
A Shadow form of Aerodactyl also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Rock typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #62
Shares Rock typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #48
Same Rock / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #297
Same Rock / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #340
Shares Flying typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #58
Same Rock / Flying typing · Great League #1018
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Aerodactyl Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO PvP?
Aerodactyl's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Rock Slide and Brutal Swing.
Is Aerodactyl good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Aerodactyl is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #286.
What counters Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Aerodactyl in Master League.
What is Aerodactyl weak to in Pokémon GO?
Aerodactyl is weak to Electric (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).