#66 in usage · 1.3% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Aerodactyl Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Aerodactyl is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Aerodactyl @ Focus Sash Ability: Unnerve Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Rock Slide - Tailwind - Dual Wingbeat - Protect
Aerodactyl moves
Share of Aerodactyl sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Rock SlideRock99%
- TailwindFlying91.4%
- Dual WingbeatFlying71.6%
- ProtectNormal58.7%
- Wide GuardRock51.1%
- TauntDark13.1%
- Sunny DayFire6.1%
- Ice FangIce3.6%
Items
- Focus Sash90.5%
- Wide Lens1.9%
- Hard Stone1.8%
- Life Orb1.1%
Abilities
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 157 | 157 | 85 | 72 | 95 | 200 | 76.1% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe | 155 | 157 | 87 | 72 | 95 | 200 | 5.8% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe | 155 | 157 | 85 | 72 | 97 | 200 | 2.6% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 84.5%.
Aerodactyl teammates
Share of Aerodactyl teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Aerodactyl set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Aerodactyl set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Rock Slide, Tailwind, Dual Wingbeat and Protect with Focus Sash (90.5% of sets) and Unnerve, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Aerodactyl's best teammates in VGC?
Aerodactyl's most common partners are Rillaboom (28.7%), Sneasler (26.8%), Incineroar (26.5%), Indeedee-F (22.8%) and Kingambit (22%) — the share of Aerodactyl teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Aerodactyl use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Aerodactyl's top spreads (84.5%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Aerodactyl in Pokémon Champions?
Aerodactyl has base 130 Speed: 200 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 182 neutral, and 135 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Aerodactyl in Pokémon Champions?
Aerodactyl is #66 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 1.3% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.