# Aerodactyl - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Stone Edge**: 88.605%
- **Earthquake**: 73.790%
- **Iron Head**: 71.913%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 71.390%
- **Taunt**: 23.636%
- **Stealth Rock**: 17.402%
- **Tailwind**: 16.895%
- **Rock Slide**: 10.365%
- **Dragon Dance**: 9.355%
- **Other**: 16.648%

## Common Abilities
- **Rock Head**: 72.153%
- **Pressure**: 21.198%
- **Unnerve**: 6.649%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 71.710%
- **Focus Sash**: 17.395%
- **Leftovers**: 9.129%
- **Other**: 1.766%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 71.623%
- **Volcarona**: 71.392%
- **Banette-Mega**: 71.390%
- **Celebi**: 71.390%
- **Umbreon**: 71.390%
- **Toxapex**: 26.156%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Aerodactyl?
The most common moves for Aerodactyl are Stone Edge, Earthquake, Iron Head, Psychic Fangs. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Corviknight, Volcarona, Banette-Mega, Celebi. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 71.749% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Rock Head** (72.153%) and the item **Life Orb** (71.710%).

### What is the most common role for Aerodactyl?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Aerodactyl often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - 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).*