Aurorus Best Moveset
123 HP provides real staying power, and 99 Sp. Atk fires Rock and Ice TermStab with moderate special force at 58 Speed cooldowns. Five weaknesses undercut the bulk constantly. The moveset tanks through HP but the typing's defensive liabilities are real. No Mega access.
Refrigerate turned Normal moves to Ice in Gen VI (X & Y). Hyper Beam became 180 power Ice STAB. Rock/Ice with 4x Fighting and Steel weaknesses was the tradeoff.
Best Moves
Best Build
Aurorus best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Freeze Dry
- Earth Power
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
Snow Warning set hail on switch-in in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Aurora Veil required it. Aurorus could set both weather and veil, then fainted to the first Fighting move.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Blizzard
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Borderline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Too strong for the lowest tier, too fragile for anything above. Rock/Ice with two 4x weaknesses was the permanent ceiling.
Support Moveset
- Blizzard
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Aurorus Weakness
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 |
What is Aurorus Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Aurorus
Scizor can KO Aurorus with Close Combat (251-295%). Rillaboom threatens a KO with Wood Hammer (183-215%). Urshifu's Close Combat also KOs at 343-404%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 4x127-149%KO Knock Off34-40% U Turn55-65% Close Combat 4x251-295%KO | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off33-39% U Turn36-42% Wood Hammer 2x183-215%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 4x343-404%KO Close Combat 4x343-404%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x96-113%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Aurorus
Aurorus isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Amaura from X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Amaura to Aurorus is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Aurorus in LZA
Step 1Obtain AmauraLATER 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 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 SwSh
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 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 2Aurorus ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Aurorus egg.
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 USUM
Step 1Catch AmauraRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterLv.15Gift from NPCRevive Sail Fossil
Step 2Aurorus ✓
No wild encounters for Aurorus in Sun & Moon. 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 Aurorus in SM
- Step 1Obtain AmauraBREEDINGAvailableLeave 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 2Aurorus ✓
Base Stats
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.
Aurorus Guide
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.
Run Blizzard, Ancientpower, Earthpower, and Auroraveil on Aurorus. Blizzard is the most common pick at 0% usage. Blizzard provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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