Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl

Tier E Legends Z-A OU

Last Updated: 03/14/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.07%
Usage Rate
45.76%
Win Rate
38.98%
Lead Rate
1132
Avg Rating
177
Total Games
81
Wins
96
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 Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 45.8% win rate. This data represents 8,258 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/28/2026 to 03/09/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in 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 Stealth Rock used in 24.9% of battles. Defog demonstrates the highest win rate at 63.6% While Stealth Rock is the most popular choice, Defog shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Dragonite, Garchomp, and Baxcalibur in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Alakazam, achieving a 75.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Chandelure, Vaporeon, and Charizard, while caution is advised against Slowbro, Blaziken, and Hawlucha. Particularly effective against Chandelure with a 88.9% 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
46 games
45.6% Win
0.6% appear
39 games
48.7% Win
0.5% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.4% appear
33 games
42.4% Win
0.4% appear
32 games
34.4% Win
0.4% appear
26 games
46.1% Win
0.3% appear
24 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
0.3% appear
22 games
22.7% Win
0.3% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.2% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.2% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.2% appear
21 games
42.9% Win
0.2% appear
20 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
18 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.2% appear
16 games
68.8% Win
0.2% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.2% appear
13 games
46.1% Win
0.2% appear
13 games
69.2% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Aerodactyl
49 games
34.7% Win
0.59% appear
42 games
42.9% Win
0.51% appear
40 games
40.0% Win
0.48% appear
34 games
50.0% Win
0.41% appear
31 games
35.5% Win
0.38% appear
31 games
35.5% Win
0.38% appear
28 games
35.7% Win
0.34% appear
28 games
39.3% Win
0.34% appear
26 games
61.5% Win
0.31% appear
25 games
32.0% Win
0.30% appear
24 games
25.0% Win
0.29% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.25% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.24% appear
20 games
50.0% Win
0.24% appear
19 games
26.3% Win
0.23% appear
18 games
55.6% Win
0.22% appear
18 games
38.9% Win
0.22% appear
16 games
25.0% Win
0.19% appear
16 games
43.8% Win
0.19% appear
13 games
84.6% Win
0.16% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Aerodactyl
8 games
75.0% Win
0.10% appear
10 games
70.0% Win
0.12% appear
13 games
69.2% Win
0.16% appear
16 games
68.8% Win
0.19% appear
11 games
63.6% Win
0.13% appear
13 games
61.5% Win
0.16% appear
13 games
61.5% Win
0.16% appear
10 games
60.0% Win
0.12% appear
12 games
58.3% Win
0.15% appear
12 games
58.3% Win
0.15% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Aerodactyl
9 games
11.1% Win
0.11% appear
22 games
22.7% Win
0.27% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.10% appear
10 games
30.0% Win
0.12% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.11% appear
32 games
34.4% Win
0.39% appear
11 games
36.4% Win
0.13% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.42% appear
10 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.21% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Aerodactyl performs well against
9 games
88.9% Win
0.11% appear
8 games
87.5% Win
0.10% appear
13 games
84.6% Win
0.16% appear
9 games
77.8% Win
0.11% appear
8 games
75.0% Win
0.10% appear
8 games
75.0% Win
0.10% appear
12 games
66.7% Win
0.15% appear
11 games
63.6% Win
0.13% appear
26 games
61.5% Win
0.31% appear
12 games
58.3% Win
0.15% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Aerodactyl
10 games
20.0% Win
0.12% appear
9 games
22.2% Win
0.11% appear
9 games
22.2% Win
0.11% appear
13 games
23.1% Win
0.16% appear
13 games
23.1% Win
0.16% appear
24 games
25.0% Win
0.29% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.10% appear
16 games
25.0% Win
0.19% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.10% appear
19 games
26.3% Win
0.23% appear