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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Aerodactyl is one of the few [[Generation I]] Pokémon that, as of Generation V, still have no evolutionary relatives, along with {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Tauros}}, {{p|Lapras}}, and {{p|Ditto}}. | * Aerodactyl is one of the few [[Generation I]] Pokémon that, as of Generation V, still have no evolutionary relatives, along with {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Tauros}}, {{p|Lapras}}, and {{p|Ditto}}. | ||
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Aerodactyl was originally known as "Ptera", | * In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Aerodactyl was originally known as "Ptera", from its Japanese name. | ||
** Aerodactyl's German and French names are the same as its English and Japanese names, respectively. | ** Aerodactyl's German and French names are the same as its English and Japanese names, respectively. | ||
* During its first appearance in ''[[EP046|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 ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'' it is shown and proven to be at least omnivorous, based on its joyful consumption of fruit. | * During its first appearance in ''[[EP046|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 ''[[SS015|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 [[fossil]] Pokémon that does not have an evolution or pre-evolution. | ||
** It is also the only fossil Pokémon that can be obtained in any way other than breeding it or reviving its fossil: it is available through an [[in-game trade]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and is one of Hayley's trades. | ** It is also the only fossil Pokémon that can be obtained in any way other than breeding it or reviving its fossil: it is available through an [[in-game trade]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and is one of Hayley's trades. | ||
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* Aerodactyl is the fastest {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon, with a base Speed of 130. | * Aerodactyl is the fastest {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon, with a base Speed of 130. | ||
* Aerodactyl is one of the four non-Hoenn Dex Pokémon avaible in [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]. The others are {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} and {{p|Totodile}}. | * Aerodactyl is one of the four non-Hoenn Dex Pokémon avaible in [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]. The others are {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} and {{p|Totodile}}. | ||
** Out of all four, Aerodactyl is the only one which isn't a starter as well as the only Generation I Pokémon. | ** Out of all four, Aerodactyl is the only one which isn't a starter, as well as the only Generation I Pokémon. | ||
* Aerodactyl is the only {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|Purple|purple color group}}. | * Aerodactyl is the only {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|Purple|purple color group}}. | ||
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====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Aerodactyl | Aerodactyl is a combination of ''aero'', {{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for air, or ''aeroplane'', and the similar sounding ''{{wp|pterodactyl}}''. The "Aero" part may also refer to the shape at the end of its tail (Which resembles the end of an arrow). Ptera is simply an abbreviation of ''pterosaur''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||