Aurorus's spread is anchored by HP, with special bulk backing it up. Speed is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the medium-fast 1M XP curve keeps leveling painless.
Aurorus was restored from a fossil. It’s said that when this Pokémon howls, auroras appear in the night sky.
When gripped by rage, Aurorus will emanate freezing air, covering everything around it in ice.
Aurorus's Rock/Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Steel, Water, Grass, Ground, and Rock. Fighting and Steel hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Aurorus's overall bulk (123/72/92) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Steel |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying |
Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Aurorus for 47-55%. Slowbro deals 41-49% with Scald.
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Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt47-55% Volt Switch36-43% Shadow Ball28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x41-49% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Slowking builds →Scald 2x41-49% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor46-54% Flip Turn 2x18-21% Sludge Bomb16-19% | ||
Aurorus is the evolved form of Amaura. Breeding produces Amaura eggs, and they're slow to hatch. Evolving from Amaura gave Aurorus the biggest boost in HP (+46), bringing the total to 521 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Aurorus to get Amaura eggs using 81 partners from the Monster egg group.
Lightclay and Snow Warning form the backbone. Aurorus invests max HP and Sp. Atk EVs to play its special attacker role properly, and Modest nature pushes Sp. Atk higher. Blizzard handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Aurorus best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Freeze Dry
- Earth Power
- Aurora Veil
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Blizzard
- Aurora Veil
- Hail
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Blizzard
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Aurora Veil
- Encore
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Ancient Power
- Blizzard
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Blizzard
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Ancient Power
- Blizzard
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Blizzard
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Aurorus's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Meteor Beam and Blizzard for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Aurorus's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Meteor Beam and Blizzard for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
You'll want to breed for Barrier and Discharge on Aurorus. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Blizzard and Stone Edge, they expand what Aurorus can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Barrier and Discharge on Aurorus. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Blizzard and Stone Edge, they expand what Aurorus can actually threaten in practice.
Aurorus isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Amaura from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword. The evolution path from Amaura to Aurorus is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Aurorus in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain AmauraAlso found in:
Step 2Aurorus ✓
No wild encounters for Aurorus. The 2-stage line runs through Amaura, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 39 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Aurorus in Sword & Shield
Amaura is your first catch on the way to Aurorus. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AmauraFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowstormFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowstormFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowingFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowingFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostNormal WeatherFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostNormal WeatherSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowingSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowingSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowstormSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostHeavy FogSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostHeavy FogSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostNormal WeatherSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostNormal WeatherSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostIntense Sun
Step 2Aurorus ✓
Can't catch Aurorus directly. Start with Amaura at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 39. The 2-stage line from Amaura to Aurorus is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Aurorus in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch AmauraRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Sail FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Sail Fossil
Step 2Aurorus ✓
No wild encounters for Aurorus in Sun & Moon. Bring Amaura over from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Aurorus in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Amaura
Receive as a gift in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Aurorus ✓
Don't let Aurorus's 521 base stat total fool you. Snow Warning is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
Watch for Conkeldurr (Fighting), Lucario (Steel), and Greninja (Water) when using Aurorus. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Conkeldurr 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.
Run Snow Warning on Aurorus. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Aurorus also gets Refrigerate, but they don't compare.
Aurorus fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 99 Sp. Atk. At base 58 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Aurorus's hidden ability is Snow Warning. Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Introduced in X & Y, Aurorus has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves