# Aerodactyl - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 76.528%
- **Tailwind**: 44.313%
- **Taunt**: 33.043%
- **Stealth Rock**: 31.434%
- **Aerial Ace**: 25.598%
- **Roost**: 23.063%
- **Stone Edge**: 22.007%
- **Pursuit**: 21.774%
- **Protect**: 20.445%
- **Fire Fang**: 19.271%

## Common Abilities
- **Unnerve**: 50.599%
- **Rock Head**: 33.890%
- **Pressure**: 15.511%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 66.296%
- **Life Orb**: 12.672%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 8.492%
- **Hard Stone**: 3.453%
- **Yache Berry**: 3.122%
- **Rockium Z**: 2.976%
- **Other**: 2.990%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 34.109%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 33.791%
- **Excadrill**: 29.111%
- **Hoopa-Unbound**: 26.682%
- **Tapu Lele**: 25.300%
- **Garchomp-Mega**: 22.811%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in dou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Metagross-Mega, Excadrill, Hoopa-Unbound. 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?
The top build for Aerodactyl features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 41.618% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Unnerve** (50.599%) and the item **Focus Sash** (66.296%).

### 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 dou-1825 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/dou/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Aerodactyl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*