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

Battle Statistics

4.69%

Usage Rate

47.35%

Win Rate

37.25%

Lead Rate

50.58%

Selection Rate

1164

Avg Rating

1208

Total Games

572

Wins

636

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 E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 4.7% usage rate and 47.4% win rate. This data represents 12,873 games analyzed over 14 days from 09/09/2026 to 09/10/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 26.7% of battles. Ice Fang demonstrates the highest win rate at 66.7% While Rock Slide is the most popular choice, Ice Fang shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Rillaboom, Incineroar, and Sneasler in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Audino, achieving a 66.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Scizor, Alakazam, and Vanilluxe, while caution is advised against Weavile, Scovillain, and Araquanid. Particularly effective against Scizor with a 68.8% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Aerodactyl currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Aerodactyl

455 games

48.8% Win

3.5% appear

412 games

48.8% Win

3.2% appear

404 games

49.5% Win

3.1% appear

292 games

50.0% Win

2.3% appear

273 games

52.4% Win

2.1% appear

252 games

51.6% Win

2.0% appear

251 games

52.6% Win

1.9% appear

185 games

53.0% Win

1.4% appear

180 games

51.1% Win

1.4% appear

171 games

52.6% Win

1.3% appear

169 games

43.8% Win

1.3% appear

156 games

51.3% Win

1.2% appear

142 games

52.8% Win

1.1% appear

138 games

41.3% Win

1.1% appear

114 games

38.6% Win

0.9% appear

101 games

37.6% Win

0.8% appear

95 games

56.8% Win

0.7% appear

90 games

52.2% Win

0.7% appear

79 games

46.8% Win

0.6% appear

78 games

35.9% Win

0.6% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Aerodactyl

479 games

45.5% Win

3.72% appear

473 games

46.9% Win

3.67% appear

389 games

48.3% Win

3.02% appear

317 games

46.1% Win

2.46% appear

314 games

41.7% Win

2.44% appear

284 games

43.7% Win

2.21% appear

279 games

53.0% Win

2.17% appear

268 games

47.0% Win

2.08% appear

246 games

48.0% Win

1.91% appear

212 games

50.0% Win

1.65% appear

184 games

50.5% Win

1.43% appear

159 games

54.7% Win

1.24% appear

150 games

45.3% Win

1.17% appear

139 games

44.6% Win

1.08% appear

121 games

47.9% Win

0.94% appear

118 games

46.6% Win

0.92% appear

116 games

41.4% Win

0.90% appear

106 games

52.8% Win

0.82% appear

104 games

44.2% Win

0.81% appear

103 games

53.4% Win

0.80% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Aerodactyl

21 games

66.7% Win

0.16% appear

21 games

66.7% Win

0.16% appear

32 games

59.4% Win

0.25% appear

29 games

58.6% Win

0.23% appear

36 games

58.3% Win

0.28% appear

95 games

56.8% Win

0.74% appear

36 games

55.6% Win

0.28% appear

77 games

53.2% Win

0.60% appear

185 games

53.0% Win

1.44% appear

34 games

52.9% Win

0.26% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Aerodactyl

13 games

23.1% Win

0.10% appear

15 games

26.7% Win

0.12% appear

15 games

26.7% Win

0.12% appear

28 games

28.6% Win

0.22% appear

14 games

28.6% Win

0.11% appear

14 games

28.6% Win

0.11% appear

34 games

29.4% Win

0.26% appear

23 games

30.4% Win

0.18% appear

13 games

30.8% Win

0.10% appear

16 games

31.2% Win

0.12% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Aerodactyl performs well against

16 games

68.8% Win

0.12% appear

27 games

66.7% Win

0.21% appear

14 games

64.3% Win

0.11% appear

38 games

63.2% Win

0.30% appear

15 games

60.0% Win

0.12% appear

31 games

58.1% Win

0.24% appear

46 games

56.5% Win

0.36% appear

27 games

55.6% Win

0.21% appear

81 games

55.6% Win

0.63% appear

159 games

54.7% Win

1.24% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Aerodactyl

15 games

26.7% Win

0.12% appear

16 games

31.2% Win

0.12% appear

19 games

31.6% Win

0.15% appear

69 games

31.9% Win

0.54% appear

51 games

37.2% Win

0.40% appear

56 games

37.5% Win

0.44% appear

45 games

40.0% Win

0.35% appear

42 games

40.5% Win

0.33% appear

22 games

40.9% Win

0.17% appear

90 games

41.1% Win

0.70% appear