Pokemon Go Mega Aerodactyl Counters and Weaknesses

Mega Aerodactyl is taking over the Mega Raids, here's its counters and weaknesses.

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Mega Abomasnow is out of Pokemon Go and taking its place is Mega Aerodactyl in the Mega raids. So, you’ll – no doubt – be wondering how can you get your hands on your own Mega Aerodactyl and how to beat the powerful Rock / Flying fossil Pokemon.

Well first thing’s first, as with all first-time Mega evolutions, turning your Aerodactyl into a Mega will cost you 200 Mega Energy. Any time after that, it’ll only cost 40 Mega Energy. So you’re going to need to need to partake in a few Mega Raids to amass a nice amount of Mega Energy.

Mega Aerodactyl Weaknesses

As Mega Aerodactyl is a rock / flying type, you’ll need to bear in mind it’s weaknesses and resistances when going up against it.

Weaknesses:

• Rock
• Steel
• Water
• Electric
• Ice

Resistances:

• Ground
• Normal
• Flying
• Poison
• Bug
• Fire

Mega Aerodactyl Counters

Here’s the best Pokemon to bring with you to a Mega Aerodactyl raid:

Pokémon	Quick move	Main move	Effective damage
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen)	Ice Fang	Avalanche	246%
Zacian (Crowned Sword)	Metal Claw	Wild Charge	237%
Zacian (Crowned Sword)	Metal Claw	Iron Head	230%
Metagross	Bullet Punch	Meteor Mash	221%
Kyurem (White)	Steel Wing	Blizzard	219%
Thundurus (Therian)	Thunder Shock	Thunderbolt	218%
Thundurus (Therian)	Volt Switch	Thunderbolt	214%
Zekrom	Charge Beam	Wild Charge	214%
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen)	Ice Fang	Ice Punch	213%
Rampardos	Smack Down	Rock Slide	212%
Deoxys (Attack)	Zen Headbutt	Zap Cannon	209%
Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer	208%
Deoxys (Normal)	Charge Beam	Thunderbolt	204%
Zacian (Crowned Sword)	Snarl	Wild Charge	202%
Darmanitan (Galarian Standard)	Ice Fang	Avalanche	201%
Kyogre	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	199%
Kyogre	Waterfall	Surf	198%
Zacian (Crowned Sword)	Metal Claw	Play Rough	194%
Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	194%
Thundurus (Therian)	Volt Switch	Thunder	194%
Dialga	Metal Claw	Iron Head	194%

Mega Aerodactyl best moveset

You’ve got yourself an Aerodactyl now, one that’s got good stats and you’ve got enough energy to mega evolve. Well here’s the best moveset to give your Aerodactyl, that way you know you’ve got the best possible version of the Pokemon.

The best moves for Mega Aerodactyl are Rock Throw and Rock Slide when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.

Offense 

Rock Throw	16 dps
Rock Slide	35.6 dps

Defense 

Rock Throw	16 dps
Rock Slide	35.6 dps