Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Aerodactyl

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Aerodactyl.

RockFlying
Aerodactyl Pokémon sprite

Aerodactyl

#0142

Quick answer

Aerodactyl is best pressured by Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Water×2Electric×2Ice×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Water×2Electric×2Ice×2Rock×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Water type iconWater2x
Electric type iconElectric2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Ground type iconGround0x

Recommended practical counters

Metagross Pokémon sprite

Metagross

#0376

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
SteelPsychic
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Archaludon Pokémon sprite

Archaludon

#1018

Resists both STABsStrong special attacker
SteelDragon
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

125 offense · 85 Speed

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Resists both STABsBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Goodra-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Goodra-Hisui

#0706

Resists both STABs
SteelDragon
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Rock 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Rock 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

110 offense · 60 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Water×2Electric×2Ice×2Rock×2Steel×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Water type pageElectric type pageIce type pageRock type pageSteel type page

Counter notes for Aerodactyl

  • Aerodactyl is a Rock / Flying Pokémon with 130 base Speed and stronger physical attack (105 Attack). Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Aerodactyl has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Rock / Flying STAB.
  • Known abilities include Rock Head, Pressure, and Unnerve. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Rock / Flying unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Aerodactyl has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Rock / Flying matchup.

What not to use

Ground×0Normal×0.5Fire×0.5Poison×0.5Flying×0.5Bug×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Aerodactyl weakness chartAerodactyl PokédexRock / Flying countersWater type pageElectric type pageIce type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Aerodactyl?

Aerodactyl is best countered by Pokémon that can use Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Rock / Flying STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Aerodactyl?

Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Aerodactyl, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Aerodactyl super-effectively?

Aerodactyl has 5 super-effective attacking options: Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Rock / Flying STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Aerodactyl counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Aerodactyl?

Avoid relying on Ground, Normal, Fire, Poison, and Flying attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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