# Aerodactyl - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 3 OverUsed

> Find the best Aerodactyl builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Aerodactyl Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Usage** | 22% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rse](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse)

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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**: 99.334%
- **Earthquake**: 99.155%
- **Double-Edge**: 89.120%
- **Hidden Power Flying**: 43.770%
- **Hidden Power Bug**: 37.791%
- **Substitute**: 22.282%
- **Other**: 8.549%

## Common Abilities
- **Rock Head**: 92.496%
- **Pressure**: 7.504%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 77.546%
- **Liechi Berry**: 19.389%
- **Other**: 3.065%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 76.295%
- **Swampert**: 58.749%
- **Skarmory**: 52.054%
- **Metagross**: 39.339%
- **Celebi**: 38.792%
- **Zapdos**: 30.523%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in rse-1760

### What are the top moves for Aerodactyl?
The most common moves for Aerodactyl are Rock Slide, Earthquake, Double-Edge, Hidden Power Flying. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Swampert, Skarmory, Metagross. 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?
The top build for Aerodactyl features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 49.902% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Rock Head** (92.496%) and the item **Choice Band** (77.546%).

### What is the most common role for Aerodactyl?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Aerodactyl often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the rse-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/rse/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rse) - Build teams with Aerodactyl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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