Aerodactyl (Pokémon)

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Aerodactyl プテラ Ptera #142 Aerodactyl Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Rock Head or Pressure Aerodactyl Cacophony Cacophony Unnerve Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Tough Claws Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 31 cycles
Height 5'11" 1.8 m Aerodactyl 6'11" 2.1 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 130.1 lbs. 59.0 kg Aerodactyl 174.2 lbs. 79.0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Aerodactylite [[|]]
Base experience yield 202 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 180 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Aerodactyl 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
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 dual-type Rock/Flying Fossil Pokémon.

It is resurrected from an Old Amber, and while is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl using the Aerodactylite.

Biology

Aerodactyl is a large, bipedal Pokémon. Its head has two vicious eyes, pointed ears and a mouth full of serrated fangs. It has light violet-gray skin over much of its body, two pale violet membranes stretched between its arms and sides. Aerodactyl has plate-like spines going down its back, leading to its strong, triangular spade-tipped tail. Its talon-like feet are capable of scooping up, and tightly clutching any prey or victim unlucky enough to have Aerodactyl swoop down upon them.

Due to the sharp appearance of Aerodactyl's fangs, it was originally throught to be a carnivore. However, the anime shows it joyfully consuming fruit. Still, its sharp fangs are very imposing, and are said to be used to easily rip out the throats of its enemies. With its impressive wings, Aerodactyl is well at home within the skies. It fearlessly sores high, letting out its high pitched cries freely. When at rest it enjoys the safety and seclusion of the mountains where it likes to nest. Aerodactyl is extant through the use of fossil revitalization, but is considered extinct in the wild.

When Mega Evolved as Mega Aerodactyl, this Pokémon becomes paler in color and gains multiple spikes all over its body: five on each wing replacing its hands, three on its tail, one large spike on its back and one on the back of each talon-like feet. It has five further spikes on its head, two replacing its pointed ears, two on the sides of its face and one on its chin, along with two black eyebrow-like sections above its eyes. It also has three dark marks on its chest, two small marks and a longer mark between the other two.

In the anime

Aerodactyl in the anime

Major appearances

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. The same Aerodactyl appeared in a flashback in Who Gets To Keep Togepi? and The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.

Fossils of Kabutops and Aerodactyl were resurrected by Annie and Oakley in Pokémon Heroes; in the English dub, they were once used by an evil Pokémon Trainer to torment the civilians of Alto Mare, but were drowned when a Latios brought water to the city. They were sent to chase after Ash and Latias. They have blank, yellow-tinted eyes with no pupils and are lined with a thick black outline.

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 the Aerodactyl itself, 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, until it was caught by Dr. Kenzo.

Minor appearances

Two Aerodactyl can be seen flying within the Tree of Beginning in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Also, one appeared in the opening of the movie.

A Mirage Aerodactyl appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon to kidnap Professor Oak and Dr. Yung.

An Aerodactyl made a brief cameo in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

An Aerodactyl appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP046 Aerodactyl Ash's Pokédex Aerodactyl, an extinct Flying Pokémon. Its hard fangs suggest that it was a carnivore. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP017 Aerodactyl Dawn's Pokédex Aerodactyl, the Fossil Pokémon. An ancient Flying-type, it is equipped with sharp saw-like teeth.

In the manga

Aerodactyl in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Red obtains an Aerodactyl from a resurrected piece of Old Amber which he revives in Holy Moltres. He has since then used it extensively for aerial transportation and combat.

Lance has his own Aerodactyl that he also uses for aerial transportation and combat.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Lance owns an Aerodactyl as seen in Space Havoc!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Aerodactyl (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: In the Ruby Field, 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding. SoulSilver This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
Generation V Black A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X It was regenerated from a dinosaur's genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries. Y This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue One Revive Old Amber Blue (Japan) One Revive Old Amber Yellow One Revive Old Amber
Generation II Gold Silver One Trade Chansey on Route 14 Crystal One Trade Chansey on Route 14
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen One Revive Old Amber Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Fossil Revive Old Amber Platinum Fossil Revive Old Amber HeartGold SoulSilver Fossil Revive Old Amber Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Fossil Revive from Old Amber Black 2 White 2 Fossil Revive from Old Amber Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y Fossil Revive from Old Amber

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Cinnabar Island
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 Red/Blue Rescue Team	Sky Tower (21F-25F) Sky Tower Summit (1F-8F) Pitfall Valley (15F-25F) Joyous Tower (90F-99F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Horn (8F-14F) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Peril Cliffs
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley*
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Canyon: Sunny Seashore (post ending)
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Granite Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Aerodactyl	English	United States	5	February 21 to 27, 2003
	Nagashima Spa Land Aerodactyl	Japan	Japanese	15	July 21 to ??? ??, 2012

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Ranch		Kasib Berry (100%)
Events*		Babiri Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Aerodactyl

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.

Mega Aerodactyl

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Total: 615	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 00Start Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 00Start Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 099 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 1717 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2525 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 3333 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4141 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4949 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100100% 10 5757 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 6565 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 7373 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10 8181 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aerodactyl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aerodactyl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM58	Sky Drop	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aerodactyl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aerodactyl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Curse*	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100%	20
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Aerodactyl in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Aerodactyl in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aerodactyl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aerodactyl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Aerodactyl can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Aerodactyl cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aerodactyl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aerodactyl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Windswept Sky	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
Windswept Sky	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
A superscript level indicates that Aerodactyl can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aerodactyl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aerodactyl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Nagashima Spa Land	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
A superscript level indicates that Aerodactyl can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aerodactyl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aerodactyl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 142.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.4% Friend Area: Ancient Relic Phrases 51%-100% HP It isn't just birds that can fly! 26%-50% HP Blast it... Only half HP already? 1%-25% HP I've had it... I can barely keep flying... Level up Yes! I leveled up! Watch me soar higher! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! I leveled up! Watch me soar higher!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 93 Max. exp.: 118 Browser entry   Aerodactyl freely roams the sky while loosing devastating rays.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Crush ×4) Browser entry   It flies around while firing a powerful beam and supersonic waves from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Aerodactyl, along with Staraptor, is the Caretaker of the sky in the Granite Zone. Look up and marvel at his amazing skill at Salamence's Air Ace.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Aerodactyl  Rock  Flying

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.

Image from Red and Green	Image from Red and Blue	Image from FireRed and LeafGreen

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Aerodactyl was originally known as "Ptera", its Japanese name.
• During its first appearance in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, it was mentioned that Aerodactyl was carnivorous, based on its teeth (and the reactions of the other Fossil Pokémon when it arrived). However, in Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl, it is shown and proven to be at least omnivorous, based on its joyful consumption of fruit.
• Aerodactyl is the only Fossil Pokémon that does not have an evolution or pre-evolution.
  • It is also the only Fossil Pokémon that can be obtained in any way other than breeding it or reviving its Fossil: it is available through an in-game trade in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal and is one of Hayley's trades.
    • The trade in Generation II was removed in HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, likely due to the fact that the Old Amber could be obtained and revived in these games, unlike in Generation II.
• Aerodactyl is the fastest Rock-type Pokémon, with a base Speed of 130.
• Aerodactyl is one of the four non-Hoenn Dex Pokémon available in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. The others are Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile.

Origin

It appears to be based upon pterosaurs, prehistoric flying reptiles, particularly the rhamphorhynchoidea branch, due to Aerodactyl's possession of teeth and a long tail. It also seems to possess some dragon-like characteristics, such as that of a wyvern, a two legged variety of dragon, which would explain its being on Lance's team.

Name origin

Aerodactyl is a combination of aero (Greek for air) and pterodactyl.

Ptera derives from pterosaur.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese プテラ Ptera From pterosaur French Ptéra Same as Japanese name Spanish Aerodactyl Same as English name German Aerodactyl Same as English name Italian Aerodactyl Same as English name Korean 프테라 Peutera Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 化石翼龍 / 化石翼龙 Huàshíyìlóng Literally "Fossil pterodactyl" Cantonese Chinese 化石飛龍 Fasehkfēilùhng Literally "Fossil flying dragon". Can also be taken as "Fossil wyvern".

More languages

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

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