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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 while is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl using the Aerodactylite.
Biology
Aerodactyl is a large, bipedal Pokémon. Its head has two vicious eyes, pointed ears and a mouth full of serrated fangs. It has light violet-gray skin over much of its body, two pale violet membranes stretched between its arms and sides. Aerodactyl has plate-like spines going down its back, leading to its strong, triangular spade-tipped tail. Its talon-like feet are capable of scooping up and tightly clutching its prey.
When Aerodactyl Mega Evolves, its body begins to turn to stone, which, according to some researchers, was how it looked before it fossilized.[1] This Pokémon becomes paler and gains multiple black spikes all over its body. There are five spikes on each wing replacing its hands, three on its tail, one large spike on its back, and one on the back of each foot. Five additional spikes appear on its head: two replacing its pointed ears, two on the sides of its face and one on its chin. There are now two black plates above its eyes. It has three dark bumps on its chest: two small marks and a longer mark between the other two. Its eyes have changed to a dark green color.
Due to the sharp appearance of Aerodactyl's fangs, it was originally thought to be a carnivore. However, the anime shows it joyfully consuming fruit. Still, its sharp fangs are very imposing, and are said to be used to rip out the throats of its enemies easily. With its impressive wings, Aerodactyl is well at home within the skies. It fearlessly soars high, letting out its high-pitched cries freely. When at rest it enjoys the safety and seclusion of the mountains where it likes to nest. Aerodactyl is extant using Fossil revitalization, but is considered extinct in the wild.
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? and The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.
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, until it was caught by Dr. Kenzo.
Minor appearances
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.
A Mirage Aerodactyl appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon to kidnap Professor Oak and Dr. Yung.
An Aerodactyl made a brief cameo in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
An Aerodactyl appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
An Aerodactyl that can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.
An Aerodactyl appeared as a skeleton in an exhibit in the Ambrette Town laboratory in Coming Back Into The Cold!.
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
Aerodactyl in Pokémon Adventures
In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga
An Aerodactyl appeared in Fossil + Pokémon = Aerodactyl!? where it got revived from an Old Amber.
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 Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Lance owns an Aerodactyl as seen in Space Havoc!!.
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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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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Black 2
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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 2
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Generation VI
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X
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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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Y
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This vicious Pokémon is said to have flown in ancient skies while shrieking high-pitched cries.
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Game locations
In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Aerodactyl
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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Mega Aerodactyl
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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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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Total: 615
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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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- 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 TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Aerodactyl in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Aerodactyl 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 Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white 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
Skeletal sprites
Trivia
- 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, and it is the only one with a Mega Evolution.
- With a base Speed of 150, Mega Aerodactyl is the fastest Rock-type Pokémon and is tied with Mega Alakazam as the fastest Mega Evolved Pokémon.
- Aerodactyl is one of the four non-Hoenn Dex Pokémon available in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. The others are Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile.
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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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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プテラ Ptera
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From pterosaur
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French
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Ptéra
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Same as Japanese name
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Spanish
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Aerodactyl
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Same as English name
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German
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Aerodactyl
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Aerodactyl
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Same as English name
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Korean
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프테라 Peutera
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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化石翼龍 / 化石翼龙 Huàshíyìlóng
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Literally "Fossil pterodactyl"
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Cantonese Chinese
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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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References
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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