# Aerodactyl-Mega - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon 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-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Aerodactyl-Mega
- **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
- **Rock Slide**: 99.666%
- **Protect**: 93.157%
- **Sky Drop**: 91.783%
- **Tailwind**: 70.110%
- **Wide Guard**: 17.789%
- **Ice Fang**: 6.301%
- **Taunt**: 4.521%
- **Other**: 16.672%

## Common Abilities
- **Tough Claws**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Aerodactylite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 63.142%
- **Gastrodon**: 37.041%
- **Xurkitree**: 27.236%
- **Ferrothorn**: 25.066%
- **Volcarona**: 17.764%
- **Bisharp**: 17.487%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl-Mega in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl-Mega?
Aerodactyl-Mega is frequently paired with Incineroar, Gastrodon, Xurkitree, Ferrothorn. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Aerodactyl-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Aerodactyl-Mega?
The top build for Aerodactyl-Mega features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `156/116/76/0/4/156`. This configuration accounts for 19.602% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl-Mega?
Aerodactyl-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Tough Claws** (100.000%) and the item **Aerodactylite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Aerodactyl-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Aerodactylite), Aerodactyl-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Aerodactyl-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 135 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 150 |
| **BST** | **615** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Aerodactyl-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Aerodactyl-Mega) - 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-Mega
- [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).*