# Aerodactyl - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Aerodactyl Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 6% |
| **Win Rate** | 49.333% |
| **Record** | 74-76 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 69.880%
- **Tailwind**: 39.759%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 27.711%
- **Protect**: 13.253%
- **Wide Guard**: 10.843%
- **Ice Fang**: 3.614%
- **Earthquake**: 1.205%

## Common Abilities
- **Unnerve**: 97.059%
- **Pressure**: 1.471%
- **Trace**: 1.471%

## Common Items
- **Aerodactylite**: 62.963%
- **Focus Sash**: 37.037%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 42.667%
- **Rillaboom**: 36.000%
- **Sneasler**: 35.333%
- **Incineroar**: 34.667%
- **Garchomp**: 28.667%
- **Charizard**: 22.000%

## Featured Teams with Aerodactyl

### Team 1 by Saeko12
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Lucario-Mega-Z, Garchomp, Aerodactyl, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Tauros

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

### Team 2 by Escen Schaferin
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Garchomp, Lucario-Mega-Z, Aerodactyl, Salamence-Mega, Sylveon, Incineroar

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

### Team 3 by Ciemmelle
*Record: 2-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Indeedee-F, Gardevoir-Mega, Garchomp, Charizard-Mega-Y, Aerodactyl, Kingambit

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


## FAQ for Aerodactyl in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

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

### What is Aerodactyl weak to and resistant against?
Aerodactyl is weak to Water (2x), Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x), Steel (2x), resists Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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** (97.059%) and the item **Aerodactylite** (62.963%).

### What is the most common role for Aerodactyl?
Based on common item usage (Aerodactylite), Aerodactyl often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Aerodactyl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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