# Aerodactyl - XY Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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**: 97.717%
- **Earthquake**: 97.514%
- **Taunt**: 95.088%
- **Iron Head**: 33.649%
- **Defog**: 27.945%
- **Double-Edge**: 26.347%
- **Stone Edge**: 9.254%
- **Other**: 12.486%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 46.685%
- **Unnerve**: 34.973%
- **Rock Head**: 18.341%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 94.273%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.417%
- **Other**: 2.310%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 61.956%
- **Manaphy**: 56.735%
- **Weavile**: 40.095%
- **Bisharp**: 35.731%
- **Volcarona**: 34.950%
- **Excadrill**: 34.295%

## FAQ for Aerodactyl in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is frequently paired with Dragonite, Manaphy, Weavile, Bisharp. 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 `0/4/252/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 29.181% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (46.685%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (94.273%).

### 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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*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).*