How to beat Mega Aerodactyl raids in Pokemon GO? Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

A Pokemon GO Mega Aerodactyl raid can be useful for players wishing to challenge this creature as it returns to the game. It was originally released in January 2022, during the Mountains of Power event. It is a powerful raid boss, and participating in these events is necessary to collect Mega Energy for it.

Mega Aerodactyl raids will be available from Monday, July 28, 2025, 10 am local time through Monday, August 4, 2025, 10 am local time.

This Pokemon GO Mega Aerodactyl raid guide covers the creature's weaknesses and highlights the best counters.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Aerodactyl raids

Aerodactyl as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The best counters to Mega Aerodactyl in GO are:

Zacian - Crowned Sword
Zamazenta - Crowned Shield
Necrozma - Dusk Mane
Primal Kyogre
Shadow Metagross
White Kyurem
Mega Swampert

Best Steel-type counters:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Crowned Sword Zacian	Metal Claw	Behemoth Blade
Crowned Shield Zamazenta	Metal Claw	Behemoth Bash
Dusk Mane Necrozma	Metal Claw	Sunsteel Strike
Shadow Metagross	Bullet Punch	Meteor Mash
Shadow Dialga	Metal Claw	Iron Head

Best Electric-type counters:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge
Regieleki	Thunder Shock	Thunder Cage
Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge
Mega Manectric	Thunder Fang	Wild Charge
Shadow Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge

Best Rock-type counters:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide
Shadow Rhyperior	Smack Down	Rock Wrecker
Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down	Stone Edge
Shadow Rampardos	Smack Down	Rock Slide
Shadow Tyrantrum	Rock Throw	Meteor Beam

Best Water-type counters:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Primal or Shadow Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse
Mega or Shadow Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Mega Blastoise	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon
Mega Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump
Shadow Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer

Best Ice-type counters:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
White Kyurem	Ice Fang	Ice Burn
Black Kyurem	Dragon Tail	Freeze Shock
Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche
Shadow Weavile	Ice Shard	Triple Axel
Baxcalibur	Ice Fang	Avalanche

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What are Mega Aerodactyl's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Due to its Rock and Flying dual typing, Mega Aerodactyl has the following weaknesses:

Ice
Electric
Water
Rock
Steel

Each of these deals 160% damage to Mega Aerodactyl.

Mega Aerodactyl is resistant (62.5% each) to the following types, so avoid adding them to your party:

Bug
Fire
Flying
Ground
Normal
Poison

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Mega Aerodactyl raids?

Yes, you can beat Mega Aerodactyl in GO by yourself, given your party is well planned. Make sure to capitalise on its type weaknesses and use the correct moves to beat it quicker.

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Shiny odds from Mega Aerodactyl raids in Pokemon GO

It is possible to encounter a Shiny Aerodactyl from Mega Aerodactyl GO raids. There is usually a 1-in-128 or 0.78125% chance of this happening.

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Pokemon GO Aerodactyl 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

The CP of the Aerodactyl spawn is based on the creature's IVs and prevailing weather conditions. The potential ranges are as follows:

No weather boost: 1,515 - 1,590 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Windy or Partly Cloudy): 1,894 - 1,988 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Pokemon GO Mega Aerodactyl stats and moves as a raid boss

As a Mega Raid boss in the game, Mega Aerodactyl has the following stats:

Combat Power: 43,686
Attack: 292
Defense: 210
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Bite, Rock Throw, Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Ancient Power, Earth Power, Rock Slide, Hyper Beam, Iron Head

Players get 300 seconds to defeat Mega Aerodactyl. Successfully doing so gives a chance to capture its base form. Up to 20 trainers can enter this battle together either in person or using Remote Raids.

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Edited by Siddharth Satish