# Aerodactyl - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aerodactyl in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Stealth Rock**: 99.826%
- **Taunt**: 99.587%
- **Earthquake**: 94.238%
- **Iron Head**: 25.148%
- **Defog**: 23.708%
- **Double-Edge**: 20.478%
- **Sandstorm**: 17.601%
- **Other**: 19.414%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 54.282%
- **Rock Head**: 23.656%
- **Unnerve**: 22.062%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 70.389%
- **Smooth Rock**: 17.601%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.858%
- **Other**: 0.152%

## Common Teammates
- **Manaphy**: 58.777%
- **Serperior**: 52.804%
- **Volcarona**: 43.154%
- **Dragonite**: 33.154%
- **Excadrill**: 26.691%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 25.907%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Aerodactyl?
The most common moves for Aerodactyl are Stealth Rock, Taunt, Earthquake, Iron Head. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Manaphy, Serperior, Volcarona, Dragonite. 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 `4/0/252/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 27.893% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (54.282%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (70.389%).

### What is the most common role for Aerodactyl?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Aerodactyl often functions as a **tactical** in the xy-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/xy/Aerodactyl) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Aerodactyl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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