Mega Aerodactyl is a Rock and Flying-type Kanto Pokémon in Pokémon GO that Trainers will occasionally encounter as the Raid boss of a Gym. As a Mega variant, Mega Aerodactyl is a highly formidable foe, requiring at least two to three players to participate in the Raid. As a Rock and Flying-type Pokémon, Aerodactyl will receive 160% more damage from Rock, Steel, Water, Electric, and Ice-type Moves. Therefore, if Trainers are determined to take down this draconic pterosaurian, they will need to ensure the Pokémon they take to the Raid battle are equipped with the elemental abilities that can counter Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon GO. 

How to Defeat Mega Aerodactyl in a Pokémon GO Raid

The five best possible counters for the Mega Aerodactyl Raid in Pokémon GO are Shadow Metagross, Mega Blastoise, Shadow Raikou, Shadow Swampert, and Mega Manectric. However, if Trainers do not own any of these Shadow or Mega Pokémon variants, there are plenty of regular Pokémon that will undoubtedly suffice for this Raid.

Pokémon GO: Nihilego Raid Guide

Below is a list of the best counters for defeating Mega Aerodactyl in a Pokémon GO Raid. Keep in mind that this list only displays the most optimal picks for the Raid battle, but other Pokémon that provide the same elemental counter against Aerodactyl or use the same Movesets will be excellent alternate choices for combat. Still, be sure that Mega Aerodactyl’s attributes do not counter the Trainer’s party comp.

  • Metagross: Fast Move – Bullet Punch | Charged Move – Meteor Mash
  • Empoleon: Fast Move – Metal Claw | Charged Move – Hydro Cannon
  • Rhyperior: Fast Move – Smack Down | Charged Move – Rock Wrecker
  • Swampert: Fast Move – Water Gun | Charged Move – Hydro Cannon
  • Excadrill: Fast Move – Metal Claw | Charged Move – Iron Head
  • Samurott: Fast Move – Waterfall | Charged Move – Hydro Cannon
  • Mamoswine: Fast Move – Powder Snow | Charged Move – Avalanche
  • Electivire: Fast Move – Thunder Shock | Charged Move – Wild Charge
  • Rampardos in Pokémon GO: Fast Move – Smack Down | Charged Move – Rock Slide
  • Feraligatr: Fast Move – Waterfall | Charged Move – Hydro Cannon
  • Kingler: Fast Move – Bubble | Charged Move – Crabhammer
  • Clawitzer: Fast Move – Water Gun | Charged Move – Crabhammer
  • Tyranitar: Fast Move – Smack Down | Charged Move – Stone Edge
  • Luxray: Fast Move – Spark | Charged Move – Wild Charge
  • Gyarados: Fast Move – Waterfall | Charged Move – Hydro Pump
  • Galarian Darmanitan: Fast Move – Ice Fang | Charged Move – Avalanche
  • Magnezone: Fast Move – Spark | Charged Move – Wild Charge
  • Glaceon: Fast Move – Ice Fang | Charged Move – Avalanche
  • Gigalith: Fast Move – Smack Down | Charged Move – Rock Slide

Pokémon GO is available on iOS and Android.