# Aerodactyl - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Aerodactyl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Aerodactyl
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 95.517%
- **Rock Slide**: 94.626%
- **Wide Guard**: 55.703%
- **Sky Drop**: 53.689%
- **Taunt**: 35.147%
- **Protect**: 25.584%
- **Earthquake**: 23.918%
- **Other**: 15.816%

## Common Abilities
- **Unnerve**: 69.978%
- **Pressure**: 27.862%
- **Rock Head**: 2.161%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 93.183%
- **Choice Band**: 3.259%
- **Other**: 3.558%

## Common Teammates
- **Gengar-Mega**: 37.146%
- **Tsareena**: 34.797%
- **Kommo-o**: 28.477%
- **Volcarona**: 21.628%
- **Gengar**: 21.601%
- **Lucario-Mega**: 21.600%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Gengar-Mega, Tsareena, Kommo-o, Volcarona. 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 72.918% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Unnerve** (69.978%) and the item **Focus Sash** (93.183%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - 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).*