Is Mega Aerodactyl any good in Pokemon Go?

With Mega Aerodactyl returning to Pokemon Go, many Trainers will wonder if it’s any good and how it fits into the current PvE meta. Let’s find out!

Aside from Legendaries and Mythics, Mega Evolutions are some of the most desirable creatures in Pokemon Go due to their immense power, the same-type bonuses they give to your team, and how difficult they are to get in the first place.

So whenever a Mega returns to Raids, trainers worldwide want to know if it’s worth their time and resources to get it – and with Mega Aerodactyl returning its arrival during Adventure Week, that question remains the same.

Is Mega Aerodactyl good in Pokemon Go?

Mega Aerodactyl was the first Rock-type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Go. It is an excellent addition to your 5-Star Raid team, as many popular Legendaries like Raqyquaza and Zapdos are weak against Rock-type attacks.

The only major downside of Mega Aerodactyl is its dual typing. Being part Flying-type gives it a significant weakness to Ice-type attacks—something Rock-type Pokemon are traditionally strong against.

All moves Mega Aerodactyl can learn in Pokemon Go

Fast Moves

• Rock Throw (Rock/STAB)
• Steel Wing (Steel)

Charged Moves

• Hyper Beam (Normal)
• Ancient Power (Rock/STAB)
• Rock Slide (Rock/STAB)
• Iron Head (Steel)
• Earth Power (Ground)

Best Mega Aerodactyl moveset in Pokemon Go

The best moveset for Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon Go is Rock Throw as a Fast Move and Rock Slide as a Charged Move. This combination benefits from STAB, with 17.94 damage per second and 574.2 as the total damage output.

How to get Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon Go

To get Mega Aerodactyl in Pokemon Go, you’ll need to collect 200 Aerodactyl Mega Energy for its first Mega Evolution and 40 Aerodactyl Mega Energy for every following Mega Evolution.

From August 3, 2024, until August 12, 2024, you can collect Mega Energy by defeating Mega Aerodactyl in Mega Raids. Doing this will also allow you to catch a base Aerodactyl with pretty good stats.

Once you’ve collected enough Mega Energy, you can choose your favorite Aerodactyl from your collection (using the ‘appraise’ feature to see which one has the best stats) and press the evolve button.

That’s everything you need to know about Mega Aerodactyl. For more Pokemon Go guides, check out the list of every event in August 2024 and the current Raid Boss schedule.