Stats & Training
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 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 |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 4x126-148%KO Mirror Shot 4x103-121%KO Magnet Bomb 4x69-82% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x47-56% Earthquake 2x31-37% Earth Power 2x30-35% Power Gem 2x40-47% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Klinklang builds →Flash Cannon 4x77-91% Mirror Shot 4x62-73% Gear Grind 4x77-91% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 4x113-133%KO Dynamic Punch 4x146-173%KO Earthquake 2x48-58% Surf 2x42-50% | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Bastiodon builds →Stone Edge 2x46-55% Earthquake 2x31-36% Iron Head 4x74-88% Flash Cannon 4x59-70% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Aurorus with Close Combat (158-186%). Volcanion deals 72-85% with Fire Blast.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 4x158-186%KO Stone Edge 2x44-52% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb20-23% Fire Blast72-85% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x163-191%KO Fire Blast54-63% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x121-142%KO Ice Shard12-14% Knock Off26-31% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 79 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Discharge, Haze and 2 more.
Sun & Moon Aurorus Best Moveset
Snow Warning helps Aurorus stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs for the right balance, and Blizzard as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Aurorus best EVs are Sp. Atk and Defense
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Aurorus in Sun & Moon
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 AmauraReceive as a gift in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Aurorus ✓
Aurorus Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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. Freezedry with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, Aurorus's hidden ability is Snow Warning. Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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.
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