Aerodactyl (Pokémon)

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Aerodactyl プテラ Ptera #142
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Rock Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fossil Pokémon
Abilities Rock Head or Pressure Pressure Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #142 Johto #224 Hoenn #297 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5′11″ Imperial 1.8 m Metric 5′11″/1.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 130.1 lbs. Imperial 59.0 kg Metric 130.1 lbs./59.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Flying group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 202 Battle Exp.: 2021*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Aerodactyl (Japanese: プテラ Ptera) is a Rock/Flying-type Pokémon.

Biology

It is widely considered to be extinct, and is only found by resurrecting it from the Old Amber.

Physiology

A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon, it possesses serrated, razor-sharp fangs that it uses to tear through the throats of its prey. Its wings have skin stretched from its side to its arms. The triangular-shaped tip of its tail is grey, like the tail itself which is connected to its oval body.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Aerodactyl is capable of flying at great speeds and tearing through prey with its fangs. It is also very durable due to its rock-hard body.

Behavior

Aerodactyl's preferred method of killing its victims is by tearing through the throats of its victims with its serrated, saw-like fangs.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

The exact habitat of Aerodactyl is unknown even though some living samples have been found miles underground in caves, but so far most Aerodactyl are revived from Old Amber.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Aerodactyl anime.jpg

Aerodactyl in the anime

Aerodactyl first appeared in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon. It scared off the other Generation I fossil Pokémon that were chasing Ash and Team Rocket. It then kidnapped the young Trainer, who was rescued by his Charizard. Todd took a photo of this Aerodactyl, which was seen in Pokémon Paparazzi.

Fossils of Kabutops and Aerodactyl were revived by Annie and Oakley in Pokémon Heroes. They were sent to chase after Ash and Latias.

Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl featured an Aerodactyl that was revived by Gary Oak. The Aerodactyl seemed to enjoy eating a pear like fruit that grew in the forests of an island. Team Rocket agents Butch and Cassidy wanted to steal this Aerodactyl in order to present it to Dr. Namba, but were stopped by Gary's Umbreon and Dodrio, and of course the Aerodactyl who sent the two Rockets flying with a Hyper Beam.

Another Aerodactyl appeared in Wild in the Streets, where it terrorized Oreburgh City after being revived from its fossil state.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Red obtains an Aerodactyl from a resurrected piece of Old Amber. He has since then used it extensively for aerial transport and combat.

In the TCG

Main article: Aerodactyl (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Once an egg has been hatched, Aerodactyl will fly by and replace it the next time the ball rolls into the Egg Stand.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs. Blue Yellow A savage Pokémon that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber. Stadium A Pokémon that was resurrected from the genes of an ancient dinosaur. With sharp fangs, it is very vicious.
Generation II Gold A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding. Silver This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries. Crystal In prehistoric times, this Pokémon flew freely and fearlessly through the skies. Stadium 2 A vicious Pokémon from the distant past. It appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
Generation III Ruby Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times. Sapphire Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times. Emerald Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from DNA extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies. FireRed It was regenerated from a dinosaur's genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries. LeafGreen A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated, sawlike fangs.
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades. Pearl A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Fossil Revive Old Amber Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Fossil Revive Old Amber
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Fossil Revive Old Amber Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Fossil Revive Old Amber Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Randomly on the Ruby Field
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 4 Forever Level 53 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Sky Tower (21F-25F) Sky Tower Summit (1F-8F) Pitfall Valley (15F-25F) Joyous Tower (90F-99F)
Pokémon Ranger	Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Inochi Cliff
Everyone's Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Yukari *

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Total: 515	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Wing Attack Agility 33 Supersonic 38 Bite 45 Take Down 54 Hyper Beam

Generation II Level Move Type Start Wing Attack 8 Agility 15 Bite 22 Supersonic 29 AncientPower 36 Scary Face 43 Take Down 50 Hyper Beam

Generation III Level Move Type Start Wing Attack 8 Agility 15 Bite 22 Supersonic 29 AncientPower 36 Scary Face 43 Take Down 50 Hyper Beam

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Wing Attack Supersonic Bite Scary Face Ice Fang Fire Fang Thunder Fang 9 Roar 17 Agility 25 AncientPower 33 Crunch 41 Take Down 49 Iron Head 57 Hyper Beam 65 Rock Slide 73 Giga Impact

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM23 Dragon Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM43 Sky Attack TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM02 Fly

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 DragonBreath TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation III # Move Type TM02 Dragon Claw TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM02 Dragon Claw TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM35 Flamethrower TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing TM51 Roost TM58 Endure TM59 Dragon Pulse TM66 Payback TM68 Giga Impact TM69 Rock Polish TM71 Stone Edge TM76 Stealth Rock TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM02 Fly HM04 Strength HM05 Defog HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

• Assurance
• Curse
• DragonBreath
• Foresight
• Pursuit
• Steel Wing
• Whirlwind

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Aerodactyl images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Aerodactyl was originally going to use its Japanese name, "Ptera", as its English name.
• Ironically, until Generation IV, Aerodactyl could not learn Crunch, despite the fact that most of its Pokédex entries mentioned its saw-like teeth.
• The Pokédex entry for Aerodactyl in FireRed says that Aerodactyl is resurrected from dinosaur genetic material. However, there are no non-avian dinosaurs that are known to have flown. Although pterosaurs are often referred to as dinosaurs, they are in fact not.
• Aerodactyl is the only non-Template:Type2 Pokémon that can learn Iron Head by leveling up.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Aerodactyl.
• Aerodactyl is the only fossil Pokémon that does not have an evolution.
• Aerodactyls coloring was changed from gray in 1st and 2nd generation to gray with purple wings in 3rd and 4th generation.

Origin

It appears to be based upon pterosaurs, prehistoric flying reptiles.

Name origin

Aerodactyl's name may be a pun, combining aero, Greek for air, with the similar sounding pterodactyl. Its Japanese name is simply a shortening of the word pterodactyl.

In other languages

• German: Aerodactyl
• French: Ptera
• Korean: 프테라 Peutera

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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