Aerodactyl (#142)
Aerodactyl (#142) is a Rock/Flying-type Fossil Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Aerodactyl isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: get the Old Amber from the back of the Pewter Museum and have it revived at the Cinnabar Lab. It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Speed (130), and its base stat total of 440 ranks #13 of 151.

Aerodactyl is a vicious Pokémon revived from ancient times. It lunges straight for an opponent's throat with its jagged, saw-edged fangs.
Where to find Aerodactyl in Pokémon Red
- Cinnabar Lab: get the Old Amber from the back of the Pewter Museum and have it revived at the Cinnabar Lab (Lv 30).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | #30 of 151 | |
| Attack | 105 | #16 of 151 | |
| Defense | 65 | #71 of 151 | |
| Special | 60 | #85 of 151 | |
| Speed | 130 | #2 of 151 | |
| Total | 440 | #13 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Aerodactyl
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Water Electric Ice Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Normal Fire Poison Flying Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ground |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Wing Attack | Flying | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 33 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 38 | Bite | Normal | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 45 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 54 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | 70 |
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM23 | Dragon Rage | Dragon | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM43 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Aerodactyl in Pokémon Red?
Aerodactyl isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: get the Old Amber from the back of the Pewter Museum and have it revived at the Cinnabar Lab.
What type is Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is Rock/Flying type. It takes double damage from Water, Electric, Ice, and Rock and is immune to Ground.
Does Aerodactyl evolve?
No, Aerodactyl doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Aerodactyl learn?
Aerodactyl starts with Wing Attack and Agility and learns Supersonic (Lv 33), Bite (Lv 38), Take Down (Lv 45), and Hyper Beam (Lv 54) by leveling up. It can learn 18 TMs and HMs.
What are Aerodactyl's base stats?
HP 80, Attack 105, Defense 65, Special 60, Speed 130, for a total of 440.