Mega Aerodactyl, a powerful Rock-type attacker in Pokemon Go, will be making an appearance in August Mega Raids.
Taking down a Mega Evolution is a challenging feat, requiring a formidable team of Pokemon. To successfully defeat the Raid Boss, it is crucial to have the best counters for Mega Aerodactyl Raids, as well as knowledge of its weaknesses, moveset, and chances of appearing as a shiny.
Best counters for defeating Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon Go
| Pokemon | Moveset | Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike | |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall and Origin Pulse | |
| Mega Swampert | Water Gun and Hydro Cannon | |
| Mega Blastoise | Water Gun and Hydro Cannon | |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock and Discharge | |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash |
In addition to the Pokemon listed in the table above, other viable options for countering Mega Aerodactyl include Mega Diancie, Mega Tyranitar, Zekrom, Rampardos, and Thundurus Therian.
Getting Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon Go
To obtain Mega Aerodactyl, it is necessary to spend 200 Mega Energy on Aerodactyl. It is important to note that the regular form can only be caught during raids, and each battle rewards a certain amount of Mega Energy.
By defeating Raids from August 3 to August 12, 2024, and collecting 200 Energy, you can quickly obtain Mega Aerodactyl.
Additionally, players who were previously unable to progress past stage 8/9 of the Let’s Go Meltan Research can now successfully complete the quest by catching an Aerodactyl.
Mega Aerodactyl is a Rock/Flying-type Pokemon.
Mega Aerodactyl Weaknesses
Mega Aerodactyl is vulnerable to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type attacks.
It is important to level up your counters to level 50 as soon as possible to ensure that you deal the most damage in the Raid battle. Keep in mind that having a Mega-evolved Pokemon on your team increases the attack power of other Pokemon with the same type, making it simpler to defeat the Boss.
Mega Aerodactyl Moveset
Fast Moves
- Rock Throw (Rock)
- Steel Wing (Steel)
- Bite (Dark)
Charged Moves
- Rock Slide (Rock)
- Ancient Power (Rock)
- Earth Power (Ground)
- Iron Head (Steel)
- Hyper Beam (Normal)
Mega Aerodactyl’s stats in Pokemon Go are 292 Attack, 210 Defense, and 190 HP.
Is Mega Aerodactyl Shiny Available in Pokemon Go?
Indeed, it is possible for Mega Aerodactyl to be shiny in Pokemon Go. The likelihood of obtaining a shiny from a Mega Raid is 1 in 64 attempts.
Every shiny encounter after a Mega Raid is guaranteed to be caught, so remember to use Pinap Berries to receive bonus Candy.
After obtaining Mega Aerodactyl, it can be utilized as a powerful counter against Bug, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type Raid Bosses for effortless victories.
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