Pteranodon
The most common early-game flying mount. Fast but fragile. Essential for scouting and quick transport.
Full Pteranodon wiki pageARK creature comparison
Pteranodon vs Wyvern
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Wyvern
Powerful flying predators with elemental breath attacks. Must be raised from stolen eggs. Available in Fire, Lightning, Poison, and Ice variants.
Full Wyvern wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Wyvern
Wyvern comes out ahead on raw power (score 54/100, tier B) and wins 4/4 compared stats.
Stat wins: Pteranodon 0 – 4 Wyvern. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Pteranodon | Wyvern | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Neutral | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 210 | 1295 | Wyvern |
| Stamina | 150 | 315 | Wyvern |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1200 | 1800 | Wyvern |
| Weight | 120 | 400 | Wyvern |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 120 | 725 | — |