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*** The trade in [[Generation II]] was removed in {{2v|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, likely due to the fact that the [[Old Amber]] could be obtained and revived in these games, unlike in Generation II. | *** The trade in [[Generation II]] was removed in {{2v|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, likely due to the fact that the [[Old Amber]] could be obtained and revived in these games, unlike in Generation II. | ||
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Aerodactyl was originally known as "Ptera", its Japanese name. | * In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Aerodactyl was originally known as "Ptera", its Japanese name. | ||
* Aerodactyl is the only Pokémon owned by [[Lance]] and [[Clair]] in the [[core series]] who is not a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon nor a Pokémon belonging to the {{egg|Dragon}} Egg group | |||
** This is likely due to pterosaurs being known as ''winged dragons'' (「翼竜」, ''Yokuryū'') in Japanese, further explaining why its appearance is influenced by that of {{wp|Wyvern|wyverns}} | |||
* Mega Aerodactyl has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. | * Mega Aerodactyl has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. | ||
* Mega Aerodactyl has the highest base stat total of all Fossil Pokémon. | * Mega Aerodactyl has the highest base stat total of all Fossil Pokémon. |
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