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Height
5'11" Imperial
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1.8 m Metric
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5'11"/1.8 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
130.1 lbs. Imperial
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59.0 kg Metric
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130.1 lbs./59.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 2
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Base Exp.: 202
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Battle Exp.: 2021*
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Aerodactyl (Japanese: プテラ Ptera) is a dual-type Rock/Flying fossil Pokémon.
It is resurrected from an Old Amber and is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon, it possesses serrated, saw-like fangs that it uses to tear through the throats of its prey. Its wings have light purple skin stretched from its side to its arms. It has a gray, oval-shaped body, and a tail with a triangular tip. Aerodactyl have dark green eyes, though the iris is barely visible.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Aerodactyl is capable of flying at great speeds and tearing through prey with its fangs. Aerodactyl also shows some form of relationship to dragons, thus allowing it to learn Dragon- and Template:Type2 moves such as Dragon Claw, Fire Blast, and Flamethrower.
Behavior
Aerodactyl's preferred method of killing its victims is by tearing through their throats with its serrated, saw-like fangs.
Habitat
The exact habitat of Aerodactyl is unknown. Even though living samples have been found underground in caves, so far most Aerodactyl are revived from Old Amber. It most likely lived in mountainous areas.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the episode Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, Ash's Pokédex states "Its hard fangs suggest it might have been a carnivore. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey." Despite this analysis, in the episode Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl, the Aerodactyl seemed to enjoy eating a pear-like fruit that grew in the forests of an island, which would imply that it was more of a herbivore.
In the anime
Major appearances
Aerodactyl first appeared in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon. It scared off the other Generation I fossil Pokémon that were chasing Ash and Team Rocket. It then kidnapped the young Trainer, who was rescued by his Charizard. Todd took a photo of this Aerodactyl, which was seen in Pokémon Paparazzi. The same Aerodactyl appeared in a flashback in Who Gets To Keep Togepi?.
Fossils of Kabutops and Aerodactyl were resurrected by Annie and Oakley in Pokémon Heroes; in the English dub, they were once used by an evil Pokémon Trainer to torment the civilians of Alto Mare, but were drowned when a Latios brought water to the city. They were sent to chase after Ash and Latias. They have blank, yellow-tinted eyes with no pupils and are lined with a thick black outline.
Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl featured an Aerodactyl that was revived by Gary Oak. The Aerodactyl seemed to enjoy eating a pear-like fruit that grew in the forests of an island. Team Rocket agents Butch and Cassidy wanted to steal this Aerodactyl in order to present it to Dr. Namba, but were stopped by Gary's Umbreon and Dodrio, and the Aerodactyl itself, who sent the two Rockets flying with a Hyper Beam.
Another Aerodactyl appeared in Wild in the Streets, where it terrorized Oreburgh City after being revived from its fossil state.
Minor appearances
An Aerodactyl made a brief cameo in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
Two Aerodactyl can be seen flying within the Tree of Beginning in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Also, one appeared in the opening of the movie.
An Aerodactyl appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
An Aerodactyl appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon to kidnap Professor Oak and Dr. Yung.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP046
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Aerodactyl
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Ash's Pokédex
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Aerodactyl, an extinct Flying Pokémon. Its hard fangs suggest that it was a carnivore. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Red obtains an Aerodactyl from a resurrected piece of Old Amber which he revives in Holy Moltres. He has since then used it extensively for aerial transportation and combat.
Lance has his own Aerodactyl that he also uses for aerial transportation and combat.
In the TCG
- Main article: Aerodactyl (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
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Blue
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Yellow
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A savage Pokémon that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber.
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Stadium
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A Pokémon that was resurrected from the genes of an ancient dinosaur. With sharp fangs, it is very vicious.
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Generation II
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Gold
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A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
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Silver
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This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
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Crystal
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In prehistoric times, this Pokémon flew freely and fearlessly through the skies.
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Stadium 2
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A vicious Pokémon from the distant past. It appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.
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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from DNA extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies.
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FireRed
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It was regenerated from a dinosaur's genetic matter that was found in amber. It flies with high-pitched cries.
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LeafGreen
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A ferocious, prehistoric Pokémon that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated, sawlike fangs.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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A vicious Pokémon from the distant past, it appears to have flown by spreading its wings and gliding.
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SoulSilver
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This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
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Generation V
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Black
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A Pokémon that roamed the skies in the dinosaur era. Its teeth are like saw blades.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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{{{black2dex}}}
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
In events
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Aerodactyl
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!
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United States
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2003
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5
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Never
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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Total: 515
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aerodactyl
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aerodactyl
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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PP
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Aerodactyl can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Aerodactyl cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Aerodactyl
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Aerodactyl
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Aerodactyl is one of the few Generation I Pokémon that, as of Generation V, still have no evolutionary relatives, along with Farfetch'd, Kangaskhan, Pinsir, Tauros, Lapras, and Ditto.
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Aerodactyl was originally known as "Ptera", its Japanese name.
- During its first appearance in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, it was mentioned that Aerodactyl was carnivorous, based on its teeth (and the reactions of the other fossil Pokémon when it arrived). However, in Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl, it is shown and proven to be at least omnivorous, based on its joyful consumption of fruit.
- Aerodactyl is the only fossil Pokémon that does not have an evolution or pre-evolution.
- Aerodactyl is the only Generation I Template:Type2 that doesn't have a 4× weakness to Template:Type2 moves.
- Aerodactyl is the fastest Template:Type2 Pokémon, with a base Speed of 130.
- Aerodactyl is one of the four non-Hoenn Dex Pokémon available in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. The others are Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile.
- Aerodactyl is the only Template:Type2 Pokémon in the purple color group.
- This classification is atypical since non-shiny Aerodactyl are predominantly gray.
Origin
It appears to be based upon pterosaurs, prehistoric flying reptiles, particularly the rhamphorhynchoidea branch, due to Aerodactyl's possession of teeth and a long tail. It also seems to possess some dragon-like characteristics, such as that of a wyvern, a two legged variety of dragon, which would explain its being on Lance's team.
Name origin
Aerodactyl is a combination of aero (Greek for air) and pterodactyl.
Ptera derives from pterosaur.
In other languages
Language
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Name
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Name Origin
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German
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Aerodactyl
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Its English name.
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French
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Ptéra
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Its Japanese name.
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Korean
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프테라 Peutera
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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化石翼龍 / 化石翼龙 Huàshíyìlóng
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Literally "Fossil pterodactyl".
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Chinese (Cantonese)
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化石飛龍 Fasehkfēilùhng
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Literally "Fossil flying dragon". Can also be taken as "Fossil wyvern".
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External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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