Pokémon GO Mega Aerodactyl Raid Guide (July 28 – August 4, 2025): Weaknesses, Best CP, & Top Counters
From Monday, July 28, to Monday, August 4, 2025, the ancient Pokémon Mega Aerodactyl is roaring into Pokémon GO Mega Raids! This Rock/Flying-type powerhouse boasts high attack, but with the right strategy and counters, you can definitely take it down. Get ready to conquer this Mega Raid and catch a powerful Aerodactyl with our comprehensive guide.
Mega Aerodactyl Raid Battle Info
Mega Aerodactyl appears as a Mega Raid Boss and possesses the unique Rock/Flying typing.
- Type: Rock / Flying
- Weaknesses: Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel
- Resistances: Normal, Poison, Flying, Fire, Bug
- Mega Raid Boss CP: 51,914 CP
Mega Aerodactyl has a variety of weaknesses, giving trainers flexibility in choosing effective types based on their strongest Pokémon. Water, Electric, and Ice types are generally popular and highly effective choices.
Best CP for a Perfect Aerodactyl (100% IVs)
After you've successfully defeated Mega Aerodactyl in a Mega Raid, you'll encounter a regular Aerodactyl in the catch phase. Here are the CP values to look for if you're aiming for a perfect (100% IV) catch:
- Without Weather Boost: CP 1845 (15/15/15 IVs, Level 20)
- With Weather Boost (Windy or Partly Cloudy): CP 2307 (15/15/15 IVs, Level 25)
Mega Aerodactyl receives a weather boost in Windy weather (boosting its Flying type) or Partly Cloudy weather (boosting its Rock type). Raiding during these conditions gives you a chance at a higher-level Aerodactyl, saving you Stardust on power-ups!
Top Pokémon Counters for Mega Aerodactyl Raids (By Pokémon Level & Type)
To effectively take down Mega Aerodactyl, you'll want to exploit its multiple weaknesses. Here are our recommended Pokémon counters, categorized for various trainer levels and availability.
1. Top-Tier Counters (Including Mega & Shadow Pokémon)
These Pokémon deliver the highest damage per second (DPS) against Mega Aerodactyl.
- Mega Kyogre (Water): Waterfall / Origin Pulse (Legacy Move) - An absolute monster of a Water-type attacker, with its Mega Evolution boosting other Water-type attacks for your team.
- Mega Manectric (Electric): Thunder Shock / Wild Charge - A formidable Electric-type Mega Pokémon that also boosts Electric-type damage for your raid party.
- Mega Swampert (Water/Ground): Water Gun / Hydro Cannon (Legacy Move) - Deals massive Water-type damage, effectively exploiting Mega Aerodactyl's weakness.
- Shadow Mamoswine (Ice/Ground): Powder Snow / Avalanche - One of the best Ice-type attackers, its Shadow bonus makes it an incredibly strong damage dealer.
- Shadow Raikou (Electric): Thunder Shock / Wild Charge - A powerful Electric-type attacker with the Shadow boost.
- Shadow Machamp (Fighting): Counter / Dynamic Punch - While Aerodactyl is Flying-type (resistant to Fighting), Machamp's raw power against the Rock typing is often enough to make it a great counter.
2. Strong Counters (Legendaries & Powerful Standard Pokémon)
These options provide consistent and high damage, making them excellent choices for your raid team.
- Zekrom (Dragon/Electric): Charge Beam / Fusion Bolt - A powerful Electric-type Legendary Pokémon.
- Kyogre (Water): Waterfall / Origin Pulse (Legacy Move) or Waterfall / Surf - An excellent Water-type attacker, even without Mega Evolution.
- Mamoswine (Ice/Ground): Powder Snow / Avalanche - If you don't have its Shadow form, the regular Mamoswine is still a top-tier Ice-type attacker.
- Rampardos (Rock): Smack Down / Rock Slide - A fantastic Rock-type attacker that can hit Aerodactyl's Rock weakness hard (but beware of Aerodactyl's Rock-type attacks).
- Raikou (Electric): Thunder Shock / Wild Charge - A reliable and strong Electric-type damage dealer.
- Metagross (Steel/Psychic): Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash (Legacy Move) - Its Steel-type moves are supereffective against both Flying and Rock types.
3. Accessible & Substitute Counters (Easier to Obtain Pokémon)
These Pokémon are good alternatives for newer trainers or if you're missing some of the top-tier options.
- Kingler (Water): Bubble / Crabhammer - A high-attack Water-type Pokémon.
- Primarina (Water/Fairy): Waterfall / Hydro Pump - Uses Water-type moves to exploit the weakness.
- Electivire (Electric): Thunder Shock / Wild Charge - A strong Electric-type that hits Mega Aerodactyl's weakness.
- Glaceon (Ice): Frost Breath / Avalanche - An accessible Ice-type attacker from Eevee evolutions.
- Rhyperior (Ground/Rock): Smack Down / Rock Wrecker (Legacy Move) or Smack Down / Stone Edge - A strong Rock-type attacker (but also weak to some of Aerodactyl's moves).
- Hariyama (Fighting): Counter / Dynamic Punch - A good Fighting-type option to counter Aerodactyl's Rock typing.
Additional Tips for Mega Aerodactyl Raid Success
- Minimum Trainers: Mega Aerodactyl is a tough boss. Aim for at least 3-4 skilled trainers with effective counters for a comfortable clear. For less experienced teams or fewer top counters, 5+ trainers are recommended.
- Utilize Weather Boosts: Raiding during Windy or Partly Cloudy weather will give you a chance at a higher CP Aerodactyl after the battle. Also, your corresponding type attacks will be boosted.
- Friendship Bonuses: Team up with your Best Friends to gain an attack bonus, helping you defeat the raid boss faster.
- Power Up & TM Your Pokémon: Before challenging the raid, ensure your chosen Pokémon are powered up as much as possible, and that they have the optimal Fast and Charged Attacks using Fast TMs and Charged TMs.
Good luck with your Mega Aerodactyl raids from July 28 to August 4, 2025! We hope you add a powerful Mega Aerodactyl to your collection. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!