# Aerodactyl - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Aerodactyl.

## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 99.653%
- **Tailwind**: 95.026%
- **Wide Guard**: 72.238%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 51.365%
- **Bulldoze**: 42.751%
- **Protect**: 24.503%
- **Other**: 14.464%

## Common Abilities
- **Unnerve**: 99.752%
- **Rock Head**: 0.220%
- **Pressure**: 0.028%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 96.501%
- **Other**: 3.499%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 92.188%
- **Thundurus**: 45.285%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 41.824%
- **Dragapult**: 39.831%
- **Metagross**: 39.750%
- **Bisharp**: 39.382%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Incineroar, Thundurus, Zacian-Crowned, Dragapult. 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 53.521% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Unnerve** (99.752%) and the item **Focus Sash** (96.501%).

### 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 series8-1760 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/series8/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*