# Aerodactyl - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 99.217%
- **Taunt**: 98.177%
- **Tailwind**: 94.779%
- **Wide Guard**: 85.204%
- **Swagger**: 9.946%
- **Other**: 12.677%

## Common Abilities
- **Unnerve**: 98.757%
- **Rock Head**: 1.212%
- **Pressure**: 0.031%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 89.536%
- **Chesto Berry**: 4.609%
- **Wide Lens**: 3.669%
- **Other**: 2.186%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon-Primal**: 91.146%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 87.746%
- **Xerneas**: 69.979%
- **Scrafty**: 67.251%
- **Venusaur**: 65.118%
- **Yveltal**: 22.173%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Groudon-Primal, Kangaskhan-Mega, Xerneas, Scrafty. 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 `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 65.226% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Unnerve** (98.757%) and the item **Lum Berry** (89.536%).

### What is the most common role for Aerodactyl?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Aerodactyl often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - 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).*