Aurorus (#0699) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP123183–230356–450

Atk7773–141143–278

Def7269–136134–267

SpA9993–166182–326

SpD9287–158170–311

Spe5856–121108–236

Total521Higher than 79% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 58). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+121Max110No SP78Min70Scarf181Tailwind242

At max Speed, Aurorus outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting4×Steel4×Grass2×Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Flying½×Ice½×Normal½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

BugGhostFireElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Refrigerate
Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Ice moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
Snow WarningHidden ability
Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#167 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 9 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (23.3%) · Snow Warning (68.5%) · Modest (37.7%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (13.1%)

Moves Blizzard, Protect, Ancient Power, Freeze-Dry

Singles

#178 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Light Clay (50.5%) · Snow Warning (92.3%) · Bold (28.8%) · HP 1 / Def 1 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (14.6%)

Moves Aurora Veil, Blizzard, Stealth Rock, Freeze-Dry

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.28% of teams · rank #145 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Snow Warning
Stat Alignment: Timid
Stat Points: 9 HP / 32 SpA / 25 Spe

Stealth Rock
Blizzard
Aurora Veil
Thunder Wave

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.36%
Rated 1500+0.2%
Rated 1630+0.28%
Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.28%

Moves

Stealth Rock99.6%
Blizzard99.3%
Aurora Veil90.9%
Thunder Wave90.4%
Freeze-Dry7.7%
Earth Power6.9%
Ancient Power2.3%
Protect1.8%
Thunderbolt0.3%
Encore0.2%

Items

Focus Sash59.6%
Chople Berry34.5%
Icy Rock3.4%
Leftovers1.9%
Babiri Berry0.2%
Shuca Berry0.2%

Abilities

99.8%
0.2%

EV spreads

Timid 9 HP / 32 SpA / 25 Spe90.2%
Modest 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.3%
Modest 2 HP / 12 Def / 32 SpA / 18 SpD / 2 Spe1.8%
Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD0.4%
Modest 25 HP / 32 SpA / 9 Spe0.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0698AmauraRockIce
1. Level 39 (night)#0699AurorusRockIce

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

1EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

12Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

16RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

20MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

24Aurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20

28Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

32Nature PowerUses a move which depends upon the terrain.NormalStatus——20

36Freeze-DrySuper-effective against Water.IceSpec70100%20

42Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

48Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

54HailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

60BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

66Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 47

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM35HailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM46Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM51Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM64AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR24OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR30EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Tutor 1

TutorMeteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Tundra Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Coastal Kalos#067Updated Alola#246Updated Akala#147Crown Tundra#086Lumiose#196

When gripped by rage, Aurorus will emanate freezing air, covering everything around it in ice.
Shield
Aurorus was restored from a fossil. It’s said that when this Pokémon howls, auroras appear in the night sky.
Sword
This usually quiet and kindly Pokémon has a surface temperature of around –240 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ultra Moon
An Aurorus was found frozen solid within a glacier, just as it appeared long ago, which became quite a big event in the news.
Ultra Sun
Using its diamond-shaped crystals, it can instantly create a wall of ice to block an opponent’s attack.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
The diamond-shaped crystals on its body expel air as cold as -240 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounding its enemies and encasing them in ice.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: アマルルガ
Japanese (romaji): Amaruruga
Korean: 아마루르가
Chinese (Traditional): 冰雪巨龍
Chinese (Simplified): 冰雪巨龙
French: Dragmara
German: Amagarga
Spanish: Aurorus
Italian: Aurorus

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 104
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Monster
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60