Aerodactyl - VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

8.26%

Usage Rate

49.00%

Win Rate

36.41%

Lead Rate

49.68%

Selection Rate

1198

Avg Rating

2645

Total Games

1296

Wins

1349

Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Aerodactyl Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Aerodactyl currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 8.3% usage rate and 49.0% win rate. This data represents 16,015 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Rock Slide used in 25.0% of battles. Dual Wingbeat demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.6% While Rock Slide is the most popular choice, Dual Wingbeat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Basculegion, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Pyroar, achieving a 57.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Malamar, Lopunny, and Araquanid, while caution is advised against Scovillain, Primarina, and Camerupt. Particularly effective against Malamar with a 69.2% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Aerodactyl maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Aerodactyl

1196 games

50.1% Win

7.5% appear

761 games

53.0% Win

4.8% appear

718 games

47.8% Win

4.5% appear

636 games

51.9% Win

4.0% appear

610 games

46.2% Win

3.8% appear

598 games

52.3% Win

3.7% appear

594 games

55.4% Win

3.7% appear

562 games

50.2% Win

3.5% appear

418 games

56.0% Win

2.6% appear

409 games

51.1% Win

2.5% appear

355 games

49.6% Win

2.2% appear

308 games

49.7% Win

1.9% appear

291 games

47.4% Win

1.8% appear

283 games

48.8% Win

1.8% appear

251 games

47.0% Win

1.6% appear

251 games

41.4% Win

1.6% appear

243 games

47.3% Win

1.5% appear

237 games

47.7% Win

1.5% appear

230 games

49.1% Win

1.4% appear

224 games

53.6% Win

1.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Aerodactyl

985 games

48.4% Win

6.15% appear

889 games

49.0% Win

5.55% appear

747 games

52.2% Win

4.66% appear

746 games

50.9% Win

4.66% appear

676 games

46.8% Win

4.22% appear

635 games

47.9% Win

3.97% appear

494 games

44.7% Win

3.08% appear

470 games

48.5% Win

2.93% appear

465 games

47.1% Win

2.90% appear

458 games

51.3% Win

2.86% appear

430 games

45.6% Win

2.68% appear

428 games

44.4% Win

2.67% appear

424 games

48.4% Win

2.65% appear

391 games

51.4% Win

2.44% appear

383 games

42.6% Win

2.39% appear

382 games

44.2% Win

2.39% appear

325 games

42.8% Win

2.03% appear

236 games

44.5% Win

1.47% appear

220 games

47.3% Win

1.37% appear

210 games

50.0% Win

1.31% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Aerodactyl

97 games

57.7% Win

0.61% appear

418 games

56.0% Win

2.61% appear

104 games

55.8% Win

0.65% appear

594 games

55.4% Win

3.71% appear

139 games

55.4% Win

0.87% appear

48 games

54.2% Win

0.30% appear

54 games

53.7% Win

0.34% appear

192 games

53.6% Win

1.20% appear

224 games

53.6% Win

1.40% appear

152 games

53.3% Win

0.95% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Aerodactyl

37 games

32.4% Win

0.23% appear

46 games

32.6% Win

0.29% appear

27 games

33.3% Win

0.17% appear

69 games

34.8% Win

0.43% appear

37 games

35.1% Win

0.23% appear

74 games

36.5% Win

0.46% appear

39 games

38.5% Win

0.24% appear

35 games

40.0% Win

0.22% appear

70 games

40.0% Win

0.44% appear

27 games

40.7% Win

0.17% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Aerodactyl performs well against

39 games

69.2% Win

0.24% appear

28 games

67.9% Win

0.17% appear

38 games

65.8% Win

0.24% appear

89 games

62.9% Win

0.56% appear

29 games

62.1% Win

0.18% appear

26 games

61.5% Win

0.16% appear

35 games

60.0% Win

0.22% appear

198 games

58.6% Win

1.24% appear

124 games

58.1% Win

0.77% appear

97 games

57.7% Win

0.61% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Aerodactyl

53 games

35.9% Win

0.33% appear

95 games

37.9% Win

0.59% appear

39 games

38.5% Win

0.24% appear

51 games

39.2% Win

0.32% appear

93 games

40.9% Win

0.58% appear

65 games

41.5% Win

0.41% appear

52 games

42.3% Win

0.32% appear

383 games

42.6% Win

2.39% appear

325 games

42.8% Win

2.03% appear

35 games

42.9% Win

0.22% appear