Amaura Best Moveset
Rock/Ice typing is defensively terrible with five weaknesses, and 67 Sp. Atk at 46 Speed can't capitalize on the offensive combination. The moveset struggles against everything that hits back. Aurorus's 99 Sp. Atk and 123 HP give the line a functional identity.
Amaura saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Amaura's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Snow Warning with Icyrock, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Amaura best EVs are Speed and HP
Support Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Blizzard
- Roar
- Hail
Recommended Teammates
Amaura saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Amaura maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Snow Warning with Icyrock, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Discharge
Recommended Teammates
Amaura saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Amaura maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Refrigerate with Hardstone, favoring a Hardy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ancient Power
- Avalanche
- Aurora Veil
- Attract
Recommended Teammates
Amaura Weakness
Type-wise, Amaura takes extra damage from Fighting, Steel, Water, Grass, Ground, and Rock. Watch out for Fighting and Steel attacks, those deal 4x damage. The Rock/Ice typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Steel |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying |
What is Amaura Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Amaura
Conkeldurr can KO Amaura with Drain Punch (335-395%). Greninja's Surf also KOs at 162-190%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Amaura View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x335-395%KO Mach Punch 4x180-212%KO Knock Off48-57% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Amaura View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse72-84% Ice Beam27-32% Surf 2x162-190%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Amaura View Kartana builds →Knock Off54-63% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
Amaura is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Aurorus. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. Evolving adds up to 159 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Amaura with 81 breeding partners from the Monster egg group.
How to Get Amaura
No wild encounters for Amaura in Legends: Z-A. Bring Amaura over from X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Amaura in LZA
- Step 1Amaura ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Sail Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Sail Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 8 · Revive Sail Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Snowslide Slope · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Aurorus
Amaura starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 36 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Amaura in SwSh
Amaura is your first catch on the way to Amaura. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Amaura ✓Frostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal Weather
Step 2Evolve into AurorusBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Aurorus egg.
No searching required for Amaura. You receive it at Route 8 from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Amaura in USUM
Step 1Amaura ✓Route 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterLv.15Gift from NPCRevive Sail Fossil
Step 2Evolve into Aurorus
Amaura can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Amaura from X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Amaura in SM
- Step 1Amaura ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Aurorus with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Amaura egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 8 · Revive Sail Fossil, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Sail Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Sail Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Snowslide Slope · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Aurorus
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Amaura's spread. It leans mixed with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon was successfully restored from a fossil. In the past, it lived with others of its kind in cold lands where there were fewer predators.
Amaura Guide
At 362 BST, Amaura is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Aurorus before bringing it to any serious fight.
Amaura's biggest threats include Lucario (Fighting), Metagross (Steel), and Milotic (Water), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Lucario is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Grass, Ground, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Amaura gets Snow Warning and Refrigerate. But Snow Warning is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Snow Warning is the hidden ability. It summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle. Worth hunting for if you want Amaura to compete at a higher level.
Amaura is leaning toward the special side (base 67 Sp. Atk). Speed tells the real story. Base 46 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Amaura has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Amaura has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves