# Aerodactyl - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.360%
- **Hidden Power Rock**: 97.687%
- **Wing Attack**: 93.056%
- **Whirlwind**: 93.055%
- **Other**: 16.842%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 94.728%
- **Soft Sand**: 5.271%
- **Other**: 0.001%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 98.960%
- **Zapdos**: 92.711%
- **Forretress**: 75.250%
- **Starmie**: 53.345%
- **Smeargle**: 52.624%
- **Scizor**: 45.063%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Aerodactyl?
The most common moves for Aerodactyl are Earthquake, Hidden Power Rock, Wing Attack, Whirlwind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Forretress, Starmie. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (94.728%).

### What is the most common role for Aerodactyl?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Aerodactyl often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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/gsc/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - 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).*