Competitive Information for Aerodactyl (Mega) [X/Y]
Rock / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Aerodactyl-mega? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Aerodactyl-Mega, a stunning Pokémon known for its Rock and Flying typing! It's a sight to see Aerodactyl-Mega out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Aerodactyl-Mega below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Aerodactylite
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Double-Edge
- Sky Attack / Sky Drop
- Aqua Tail
- Iron Head
Aerodactyl shows a pretty decent Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. With Tough Claws, Aerodactyl's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Aerodactylite equipped to it, if held by an aerodactyl, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Sky Drop is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Aerodactyl and foe fly up turn 1. Damages on turn 2).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Aerodactyl-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Aerodactylite
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Aqua Tail / Double-Edge
- Earthquake
- Sky Attack / Wing Attack
Aerodactyl stands out as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in double battles. It is meant to overwhelm foes with powerful physical power. With Tough Claws, Aerodactyl's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Aerodactylite equipped to it, if held by an aerodactyl, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Aerodactyl-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Aerodactyl-mega.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Aerodactyl-mega can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Aerodactyl-mega
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Contact moves boosted by Tough Claws: Ice Fang, Aerial Ace, Thunder Fang, Assurance, Bite, Crunch, Double-Edge, Dragon Claw, Facade, Frustration, Headbutt, Iron Head, Payback, Pursuit, Return, Rock Smash, Sky Drop, Strength, Thief, Wing Attack, Iron Tail, Take Down, Aqua Tail, Giga Impact, Steel Wing, Fire Fang, Fly
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Wide Guard
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Aerodactyl-mega's stats
- Agility
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Ominous Wind
- Rock Polish
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Aerodactyl-mega
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Aerodactyl-mega in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Aerodactyl-mega's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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