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 |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (98-116%). Rillaboom's Wood Hammer also KOs at 121-143%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Rillaboom builds →U Turn24-28% Wood Hammer 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 4x90-106%KO Drain Punch 4x166-195%KO Knock Off24-28% Facade13-15% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Slowking builds →Scald 2x35-41% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 64 partners from the Monster egg group.
Sword & Shield Aurorus Best Moveset
Icyrock and Snow Warning form the backbone. Aurorus invests spread EVs to play its setup attacker role properly, and Sassy nature pushes Sp. Def higher. Blizzard handles the heavy lifting on offense. Utility options rounds it out.
Best Build
Aurorus best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Aurorus in Sword & Shield
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
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Aurorus Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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. Blizzard with Icyrock is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, run Blizzard, Auroraveil, Hail, and Calm Mind on Aurorus. Blizzard is the most common pick at 23% 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 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