# Aerodactyl - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 99.279%
- **Tailwind**: 96.781%
- **Sky Drop**: 94.952%
- **Whirlwind**: 59.519%
- **Taunt**: 18.972%
- **Protect**: 15.312%
- **Other**: 15.185%

## Common Abilities
- **Unnerve**: 95.802%
- **Pressure**: 2.522%
- **Rock Head**: 1.676%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 93.070%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 1.896%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.010%
- **Other**: 4.024%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 86.669%
- **Tapu Lele**: 70.574%
- **Kartana**: 66.830%
- **Tapu Koko**: 64.020%
- **Pheromosa**: 59.928%
- **Hariyama**: 9.020%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Arcanine, Tapu Lele, Kartana, Tapu Koko. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 85.368% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Unnerve** (95.802%) and the item **Focus Sash** (93.070%).

### 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 vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*