Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (2025)

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NameJp. NameNo.Gender RatioTypeAerodactylPtera
プテラ
National: #142
Johto: #229
Male :87.5%
Female :12.5%
Ability: Rock Head & Pressure Rock Head: Does not receive recoil damage from recoil-causing damages.
Pressure: When this Pokémon is hit by a move, the opponent’s PP lowers by 2 rather than 1. ClassificationHeightWeightCapture RateBase Egg StepsFossil Pokémon5'11"130.1lbs458,960Experience GrowthBase HappinessEffort Values EarnedColourSafari Zone Flee Rate1,250,000 Points
Slow702 Speed Point(s)
Purple0
Damage Taken*0.5*0.5*2*2*1*2*1*0.5*0*0.5*1*0.5*2*1*1*1*2
Wild Hold ItemEgg GroupsNo Hold Item
Flying
Flavour TextDiamondA Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.PearlPlatinumHeartGoldA vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.SoulSilverThis vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
LocationGameLocationRubyTrade from FireRed/LeafGreenSapphireTrade from FireRed/LeafGreenEmeraldTrade from FireRed/LeafGreenFireRedRevive From Old AmberLeafGreenRevive From Old AmberColosseumTrade from FireRed/LeafGreenXDTrade from FireRed/LeafGreenDiamondRevive from Old AmberPearlRevive from Old AmberPlatinumRevive from Old AmberHeartGoldRevive Old AmberSoulSilverRevive Old AmberTrainer LocationsDetails
Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level UpLevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %—Ice FangSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (25)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (26)65951510The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or freeze. —Fire FangSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (27)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (28)65951510The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.—Thunder FangSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (29)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (30)65951510The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.—Wing AttackSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (31)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (32)6010035--The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage. —SupersonicSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (33)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (34)--5520--The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.—BiteSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (35)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (36)601002530The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. —Scary FaceSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (37)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (38)--9010--The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.9RoarSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (39)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (40)--10020--The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.17AgilitySerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (41)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (42)----30--The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.25AncientpowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (43)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (44)60100510The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.33CrunchSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (45)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (46)801001520The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.41Take DownSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (47)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (48)908520--A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.49Iron HeadSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (49)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (50)801001530The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.57Hyper BeamSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (51)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (52)150905--The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.65Rock SlideSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (53)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (54)75901030Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.73Giga ImpactSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (55)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (56)150905--The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM & HM AttacksTM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %TM02Dragon ClawSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (57)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (58)8010015--The user slashes the foe with huge, sharp claws. TM05RoarSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (59)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (60)--10020--The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.TM06ToxicSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (61)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (62)--8510--A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.TM10Hidden PowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (63)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (64)??10015--A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.TM11Sunny DaySerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (65)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (66)----5--The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. TM12TauntSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (67)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (68)--10020--The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.TM15Hyper BeamSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (69)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (70)150905--The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.TM17ProtectSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (71)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (72)----10--It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.TM18Rain DanceSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (73)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (74)----5--The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.TM21FrustrationSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (75)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (76)??10020--A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.TM23Iron TailSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (77)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (78)100751530The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.TM26EarthquakeSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (79)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (80)10010010--The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. TM27ReturnSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (81)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (82)??10020--A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.TM32Double TeamSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (83)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (84)----15--By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. TM35FlamethrowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (85)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (86)951001510The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.TM37SandstormSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (87)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (88)----10--A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.TM38Fire BlastSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (89)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (90)12085510The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.TM39Rock TombSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (91)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (92)508010100Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.TM40Aerial AceSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (93)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (94)60--20--The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.TM41TormentSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (95)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (96)--10015--The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.TM42FacadeSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (97)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (98)7010020--An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.TM43Secret PowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (99)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (100)701002030The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.TM44RestSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (101)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (102)----10--The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.TM45AttractSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (103)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (104)--10015--If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.TM46ThiefSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (105)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (106)4010010--The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.TM47Steel WingSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (107)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (108)70902510The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat. TM51RoostSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (109)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (110)----10--The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.TM58EndureSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (111)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (112)----10--The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.TM59Dragon PulseSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (113)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (114)9010010--The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. TM66PaybackSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (115)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (116)5010010--If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. TM68Giga ImpactSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (117)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (118)150905--The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.TM69Rock PolishSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (119)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (120)----20--The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. TM71Stone EdgeSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (121)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (122)100805--The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. TM76Stealth RockSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (123)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (124)----20--The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.TM78CaptivateSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (125)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (126)--10020--If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.TM80Rock SlideSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (127)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (128)75901030Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.TM82Sleep TalkSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (129)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (130)----10--While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. TM83Natural GiftSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (131)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (132)??10015--The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.TM87SwaggerSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (133)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (134)--9015--The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.TM90SubstituteSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (135)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (136)----10--The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.HM02FlySerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (137)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (138)909515--The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.HM04StrengthSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (139)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (140)8010015--The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.HM05 DPtDefogSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (141)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (142)----15--It reduces the foe's evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.HM06Rock SmashSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (143)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (144)401001550The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor AttacksAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Air CutterSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (145)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (146)559525--The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.Ominous WindSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (147)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (148)60100510The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.SnoreSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (149)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (150)401001530An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.SwiftSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (151)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (152)60--20--Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. AncientpowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (153)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (154)60100510The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.Aqua TailSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (155)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (156)909010--The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. Earth PowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (157)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (158)901001010The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.Heat WaveSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (159)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (160)100901010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.Iron HeadSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (161)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (162)801001530The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.TwisterSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (163)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (164)401002020The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor AttacksAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %TailwindSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (165)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (166)----30--The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.Sky AttackSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (167)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (168)14090530A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.HeadbuttSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (169)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (170)701001530The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Egg Moves (Details)Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % WhirlwindSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (171)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (172)--10020--DetailsThe foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.PursuitSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (173)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (174)4010020--DetailsAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.ForesightSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (175)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (176)----40--DetailsEnables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.Steel WingSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (177)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (178)70902510DetailsThe foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat. DragonbreathSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (179)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (180)601002030DetailsThe user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also paralyze the target.CurseSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (181)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (182)----10--DetailsA move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. AssuranceSerebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (183)Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (184)5010010--DetailsIf the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
Base/Max Pokéathlon StatsSpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (185)

Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (186)

Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (187)

Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (188)

Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (189)

StatsHPAttackDefenseSp. AttackSp. DefenseSpeedBase Stats80105656075130Max Stats
Hindering NatureLv. 50140 - 18799 - 14163 - 10558 - 10072 - 114121 - 163Lv. 100270 - 364193 - 278121 - 206112 - 197139 - 224238 - 323Max Stats
Neutral NatureLv. 50140 - 187110 - 15770 - 11765 - 11280 - 127135 - 182Lv. 100270 - 364215 - 309135 - 229125 - 219155 - 249265 - 359Max Stats
Beneficial NatureLv. 50140 - 187121 - 17277 - 12871 - 12388 - 139148 - 200Lv. 100270 - 364236 - 339148 - 251137 - 240170 - 273291 - 394
Serebii.net Pokédex - #142 Aerodactyl (2025)

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