Quick facts
Species: Aerodactyl (Mega)
Types: Rock / Flying
Primary weaknesses: Rock, Steel, Water, Electric, Ice
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Mega Aerodactyl, the Rock/Flying-type Mega Pokémon, turns the battlefield into a high-speed aerial assault zone. In Pokémon GO Mega Raids, it is both aggressive and surprisingly sturdy, capable of punishing teams that rely on the wrong counters. Defeating it rewards trainers with Mega Energy, shiny chances, and one of the best Rock-type Mega boosts in the game.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Rock •
 Steel •
 Water •
 Electric •
 Ice
|
| Resists to |
 Poison •
 Bug •
 Ground •
 Fire •
 Flying •
 Normal
|
Best Mega Aerodactyl Counters
Steel-type Counters
- Metagross: (Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash)
- Zacian: (Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade)
- Zamazenta: (Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash)
Electric-type Counters
- Raikou: (Thunder Shock / Wild Charge)
- Xurkitree: (Thunder Shock / DisCharge)
- Manectric: (Thunder Fang / Wild Charge)
Water-type Counters
- Primal Kyogre: (Waterfall / Origin Pulse)
- Swampert: (Water Gun / Hydro Cannon)
- Blastoise: (Water Gun / Hydro Cannon)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Aerodactyl:
- Swampert, Blastoise, Gyarados, Slowbro – Water boost
- Garchomp – Ground boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk Mane | Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge Wave / Sludge / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) |
| Kyogre | Fury Cutter / Waterfall | Megahorn / Hydro Pump / Razor Shell / Liquidation / Blizzard | Hydro Cannon | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Xurkitree | Bubble / Feint Attack / Water Shuriken | Aerial Ace / Surf / Hydro Pump / Night Slash | Hydro Cannon | Feint Attack (11) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Melmetal | Shadow Claw / Waterfall / Ice Fang / Bite | Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Crunch | Water Gun / Hydro Cannon | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Metagross | Metal Claw / Bubble | Vise Grip / X-Scissor / Water Pulse / Crabhammer / Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble (10) and Crabhammer (85) |
| Zekrom | Water Gun / Take Down / Incinerate | Sludge Bomb / Hydro Pump / Overheat / Earth Power | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Raikou | Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Metagross | Shadow Claw / Waterfall / Ice Fang / Bite | Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Crunch | Water Gun / Hydro Cannon | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Fury Cutter / Waterfall | Megahorn / Hydro Pump / Razor Shell / Liquidation / Blizzard | Hydro Cannon | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Rampardos | Metal Claw / Bubble | Vise Grip / X-Scissor / Water Pulse / Crabhammer / Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble (10) and Crabhammer (85) |
| Shadow Swampert | Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge / Sludge Wave / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Electivire | Waterfall / Dragon Tail | Hyper Beam / Wrap / Surf / Blizzard | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Hyper Beam (160) |
| Shadow Kyogre | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Luxray | Metal Claw / Steel Wing / Metal Sound / Waterfall | Drill Peck / Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Blizzard | Hydro Cannon | Steel Wing (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Kingler | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Zapdos | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Excadrill | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Magnezone | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Feraligator | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Shadow Empoleon | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Mega Gyarados | Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge / Sludge Wave / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Manectric | Rollout / Water Gun / Bite | Skull Bash / Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam | Hydro Cannon | Rollout (15) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Mega Diancie | Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Mega Blastoise | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Fire Punch (50) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Mega Swampert | Water Gun / Confusion | Drain Punch / Water Pulse / Scald / Psychic / Ice Beam | Surf | Confusion (19) and Psychic / Ice Beam (95) |
| Mega Tyranitar | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipr | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) |
Moves & Threats
Aerodactyl common fast moves are Rock Throw or Drgon Breath or Steel Wing or Bite. Charged moves include Hyper Beam or Earth Power or Ancient Power or Iron Head and Rock Slide
Pro tip: While it doesn’t have extreme bulk, Earth Power in particular can instantly delete fragile counters, making dodging very valuable in small groups.
Weather Effects
Snowy weather: boosts Ice and Steel type attackers. Rainy weather : boosts Water and Electric type attackers.
Battle Tips
- Focus mainly on Electric or Ice-type attackers for best results.
- Avoid Fire, Bug, and Flying types — they perform very poorly here.
- If possible, bring an Electric or Ice Mega to boost the whole group.
- In Rainy or Snowy weather, your counters become even stronger.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Aerodactyl
- Chance to catch Aerodactyl (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Aerodactyl?
t boosts Rock- and Flying-type candy when used as a Mega. It’s extremely useful for Flying, Fire, Ice, and Bug-type raid bosses.
FAQ
Can Mega Aerodactyl be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Aerodactyl has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Aerodactyl?
Best moveset of Aerodactyl are Steel Wing which does damage of 14 under Fast Attack and Hyper Beam of 150 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Aerodactyl?
Rainy weather to boosts Water and Electric type counters. Snow weather to boosts Ice and Steel type counters.
Does Mega Aerodactyl keep its Mega form after the battle?
Mega Evolution lasts only during battles where Mega is enabled; it does not persist outside combat.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Hatterene Raid Guide, Gigantamax Alcremie Raid Guide, Gigantamax Machamp Raid Guide
Summary
- Electric and Ice types are by far the best counters
- Watch out for Earth Power and Rock Slide.
- Bring a Mega that boosts your team if possible.
- Keep the fight fast and aggressive.