Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? – It’s The Mega Aerodactyl Mega Raid! (Pokémon GO Event Guide)

Prepare yourself for an incredibly thrilling Pokémon GO event!

During the period of August 3 to August 12, Trainers can participate in a raid to battle against Mega Aerodactyl and gain the necessary energy to mega evolve their own Aerodactyl.

Mega Aerodactyl, known for its status as a top attacker in the game, possesses a rare combination of rock and flying types, making it a highly desirable member of any team. Additionally, at its Mega Level 3, it provides advantageous perks such as enhanced Candy and XP gains when capturing Pokémon.

To assist you in getting ready for this monumental showdown, here is our all-inclusive manual for dominating the Pokémon GO Mega Aerodactyl Mega Raid!

Pokémon GO Mega Aerodactyl Mega Raid Guide

Mega Evolutions can only be obtained and used in Raid battles within Pokémon GO, making them closely connected to this feature. Successfully acquiring these formidable forms requires dedication and expertise, so prepare for a demanding journey, as the payoff is well worth it!

Despite its impressive stats and maximum CP of 4655, Mega Aerodactyl’s Rock/Flying dual typing allows it to resist Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, and Poison types, making it a formidable opponent in battles. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid using Pokémon with these attributes in Mega Raids.

Despite its strengths, Mega Aerodactyl has weaknesses to Rock, Ice, Electric, Steel, and Water types, making Pokémon with these types advantageous in battles against it. They can deal extra damage and increase the chances of successfully taking down Mega Aerodactyl.

Remember this strategy when encountering Mega Aerodactyl in a raid for the first time, and you will be fully equipped to defeat it!

2. Top Counters for Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO

Best Mega Aerodactyl Counters in Pokémon GO | Source: Pokémon Anime

Here, we have compiled a list of the top Pokémon counters and their effective movesets that will assist you in defeating Mega Aerodactyl. Since Mega Aerodactyl is weak to five different types – Water, Electric, Rock, Steel, and Ice – you have a range of team options to choose from.

Before tackling the Mega Aerodactyl Raid, make sure to Mega Evolve one of your Pokémon to boost its strength and enhance the attacks of your team members with the same type.
Consider using strong Mega Pokémon, especially Rock-types, which offer bonus XP, candy, and XL candy when battling Mega Aerodactyl.
Furthermore, make use of the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) to boost your damage output by utilizing attacks that correspond with your Pokémon’s type.

To achieve the best results, utilize your most powerful Pokémon that have a type advantage against the opposing Pokémon. If you do not possess the Shadow variants of any Pokémon mentioned, their regular versions will still be effective. Conversely, if you do not have access to any of these Pokémon, use them as models to create a team of suitable counters.

1. Rock-Type Pokémon Counters

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker
Shadow Rampardos	Smack Down	Rock Slide
Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide

Rock-Type Counters

Water-Type Counter Pokémon

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Mega Blastoise	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Mega Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump
Shadow Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer
Kyogre	Waterfall	Surf

Water-Type Counters

3. Electric-Type Counter Pokémon

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge
Zekrom	Charge Beam	Fusion Bolt
Thundurus (Therian Forme)	Volt Switch	Thunderbolt
Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Shadow Zapdos	Thunder Shock	Thunderbolt
Mega Manectric	Thunder Fang	Wild Charge

Electric-Type Counters

Steel-Type Counter Pokémon

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Dusk Mane Necrozma	Metal Claw	Sunstreel Strike
Shadow Metagross	Bullet Punch	Meteor Mash
Empoleon	Metal Claw	Hydro Cannon
Excadrill	Metal Claw	Iron Head

Steel-Type Counters

Top 5 Pokémon for Countering Ice Types

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
ShadowMamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche
Mega Glalie	Frost Breath	Avalanche
Kyurem	Steel Wing	Glaciate
Glaceon	Frost Breath	Avalanche

Ice-Type Counters

Obtaining Mega Aerodactyl in Mega Raid

Collaborate with your friends to successfully defeat the Mega Aerodactyl Mega Raid in Pokémon GO!

Don’t forget to use a Raid Pass to join in the activity. While Mega Aerodactyl is not overly challenging, it cannot be completed alone or with just two people – make sure to gather a group of at least three to four skilled Trainers or six less experienced Trainers to increase your chances of victory.

When you defeat Mega Aerodactyl, you will receive a bonus encounter with Aerodactyl and valuable Mega Energy. Be on the lookout for Aerodactyl with perfect 100% IV CP values after completing the raid.

2353 CP (standard)
2941 CP (weather-boosted)

Acquiring an Aerodactyl with flawless IVs will make a valuable addition to your team!

To Mega Evolve your own Aerodactyl, you will need to gather 200 Mega Energy and utilize it to temporarily evolve a selected Aerodactyl (preferably one with impressive stats) into its Mega form.

Please note that you can obtain subsequent Mega Evolutions for free after a brief waiting period, usually lasting a few days. Alternatively, you have the option to speed up the process by using extra Mega Energy.

4. Obtaining Mega Aerodactyl Candy Using Mega Evolutions

Enhance your Pokémon GO Mega Raid candy haul by making use of Mega Evolutions!

By activating a Mega Level 3 boost for Rock and Flying types, you will receive an additional 2 candies for each catch and a 25% higher chance of obtaining XL candy. It is worth noting that Mega Tyranitar and Mega Diancie are not only effective against Mega Aerodactyl in raids, but also offer bonus candy, making them ideal selections for this battle.

To obtain extra Aerodactyl candy rewards after defeating Mega Aerodactyl, it is advisable to Mega Evolve the following Pokémon:

Aerodactyl
Tyranitar
Diancie

5. Obtaining Shiny Mega Aerodactyl

Prepare for a possible shiny prize upon defeating Mega Aerodactyl!

In Pokémon Go, it is possible to catch a Shiny Aerodactyl which also means that its Mega Evolution can also be Shiny. Additionally, defeating a Mega Aerodactyl increases your chances of encountering a Shiny Aerodactyl, with a higher encounter rate for Shiny Pokémon compared to regular encounters.

Best of luck, Trainers, and may you reach even greater heights in the Mega Aerodactyl Mega Raid!

About Pokemon Go

Free-to-play augmented reality (AR) game Pokémon Go was developed by Niantic and published by Nintendo. It was made available for iOS and Android mobile devices in July 2016.

Under the direction of Tatsuo Nomura, the game utilizes the GPS feature on mobile devices to find, capture, train, and fight against Pokémon. In-app purchases are available for players to acquire in-game currency, which can be used to obtain a variety of items. Initially, the game featured approximately 150 species of Pokémon, but this number had grown to approximately 600 by 2020.

The game was widely acclaimed by both reviewers and players for its innovative concept and easy-to-use interface, making it one of the top-grossing games of 2016. Generating an impressive revenue of 1.92 billion dollars in just one year, it has also amassed over 500 million downloads, establishing itself as a leader in the field of location-based and AR games.