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.
An Aurorus was found frozen solid within a glacier, just as it appeared long ago, which became quite a big event in the news.
This usually quiet and kindly Pokémon has a surface temperature of around –240 degrees Fahrenheit.
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% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x229-270%KO Sky Uppercut 4x149-176%KO Brick Break 4x134-158%KO Rock Tomb 2x36-42% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Brooklet Hill Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 4x146-173%KO Submission 4x118-139%KO Brick Break 4x111-130%KO Bubble Beam 2x31-36% | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aurorus View Bastiodon builds →Iron Head 4x74-88% Ancient Power 2x22-26% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% Smack Down 2x24-29% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 ✓
Aurorus Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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