# Aerodactyl - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Aerodactyl builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Aerodactyl Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 26% |
| **Win Rate** | 50.265% |
| **Record** | 2460-2434-3 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Aerodactyl.

## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 99.430%
- **Tailwind**: 97.208%
- **Protect**: 89.231%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 80.114%
- **Wide Guard**: 27.066%
- **Taunt**: 2.165%
- **Ice Fang**: 1.083%
- **Iron Head**: 0.627%
- **Rain Dance**: 0.570%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 0.342%

## Common Abilities
- **Unnerve**: 95.726%
- **Rock Head**: 2.222%
- **Pressure**: 1.368%
- **Tough Claws**: 0.684%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 54.017%
- **Aerodactylite**: 44.160%
- **Lum Berry**: 0.627%
- **Hard Stone**: 0.285%
- **White Herb**: 0.228%
- **King's Rock**: 0.171%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.114%
- **Bright Powder**: 0.114%
- **Quick Claw**: 0.114%
- **Mega Stone**: 0.057%

## Common Teammates
- **Basculegion**: 58.519%
- **Garchomp**: 57.778%
- **Kingambit**: 53.276%
- **Sneasler**: 43.362%
- **Charizard**: 43.134%
- **Floette-Eternal**: 24.729%

## Featured Teams with Aerodactyl

### Team 1 by BigNation
*Record: 10-2*
*Event: limitless-69ef9f104f71d664893e5899*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sylveon

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Tailwind, Wide Guard, Protect

### Team 2 by Fluffy_m1n
*Record: 10-2*
*Event: limitless-69f182e64f71d664893e6dfc*

**Pokemon**: Meganium-Mega, Aerodactyl, Politoed, Basculegion, Kingambit, Sneasler

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Dual Wingbeat, Rock Slide, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 3 by NMR | FelipeT
*Record: 8-2*
*Event: limitless-6a09f29fdfbdf089cbbdc34f*

**Pokemon**: Basculegion, Sylveon, Aerodactyl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Kingambit, Garchomp

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Rock Head
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Protect, Wide Guard, Tailwind

### Team 4 by QuantumSlack
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-69ef338663e53b0bb0b702c4*

**Pokemon**: Kingambit, Incineroar, Aerodactyl, Sneasler, Charizard-Mega-Y, Floette-Eternal

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Protect, Tailwind, Dual Wingbeat

### Team 5 by Samuel T
*Record: 8-2*
*Event: limitless-69ed715ca055fefeb78d4f49*

**Pokemon**: Aerodactyl, Aegislash, Rotom-Wash, Floette-Eternal, Garchomp, Incineroar

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 6 by MarvVGC
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-69f741c44f71d664893eb5bf*

**Pokemon**: Aegislash, Aerodactyl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Kangaskhan-Mega, Garchomp, Milotic

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 7 by Davi Guimaraes
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-69ec2fa8519a1682506d66fa*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Floette-Eternal, Garchomp, Aerodactyl, Basculegion, Kingambit

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Wide Guard, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 8 by TerroneVGC
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-69f7b2bae23aab068aad9fdf*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Floette-Eternal, Garchomp, Kingambit, Aerodactyl, Basculegion

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Tailwind, Wide Guard, Protect

### Team 9 by Fluffy_m1n
*Record: 7-2*
*Event: limitless-6a0c9bc6dfbdf089cbbdd653*

**Pokemon**: Meganium-Mega, Aerodactyl, Politoed, Basculegion, Kingambit, Sneasler

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 10 by Lakenta
*Record: 7-2*
*Event: limitless-6a0c9ebedfbdf089cbbdd662*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Kingambit, Charizard-Mega-Y, Garchomp, Aerodactyl, Sneasler

**Aerodactyl Set**:
- **Ability**: Unnerve
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Tailwind, Wide Guard, Protect


## FAQ for Aerodactyl in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Aerodactyl?
The most common moves for Aerodactyl are Rock Slide, Tailwind, Protect, Dual Wingbeat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Basculegion, Garchomp, Kingambit, Sneasler. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Aerodactyl?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Aerodactyl?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Unnerve** (95.726%) and the item **Focus Sash** (54.017%).

### What is the most common role for Aerodactyl?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Aerodactyl often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Aerodactyl?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 130 |
| **BST** | **515** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Aerodactyl on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Aerodactyl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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