# Aerodactyl - Gen 4 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

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## Common Moves
- **Taunt**: 98.933%
- **Earthquake**: 98.651%
- **Stealth Rock**: 95.048%
- **Stone Edge**: 62.747%
- **Double-Edge**: 33.457%
- **Other**: 11.165%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 68.725%
- **Rock Head**: 31.275%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 74.252%
- **Lum Berry**: 20.784%
- **Other**: 4.964%

## Common Teammates
- **Gyarados**: 65.421%
- **Tyranitar**: 65.003%
- **Metagross**: 53.148%
- **Gengar**: 48.629%
- **Lucario**: 36.299%
- **Dragonite**: 35.996%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in dpp-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Gyarados, Tyranitar, Metagross, Gengar. 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 40.314% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (68.725%) and the item **Focus Sash** (74.252%).

### 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 dpp-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/dpp/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - 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).*