Type matchups
Damage Aurorus takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock/Ice type, Aurorus has 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Rock/Ice typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 123
- Attack
- 77
- Defense
- 72
- Sp. Atk
- 99
- Sp. Def
- 92
- Speed
- 58
- Total
- 521
Aurorus has a base stat total of 521, higher than 73% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (123). With Sp. Atk (99) well above Attack (77), it works best as a special attacker. At 58 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 123 HP, 72 Defense and 92 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Aurorus can have the abilities Refrigerate and Snow Warning.
How to beat Aurorus
The best way to beat Aurorus is with Fighting and Steel moves, which deal 4× damage. Ground, Rock, Water and Grass moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 4× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ice moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ice moves. Solgaleo hits for 4× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ice moves.
Evolution
Aurorus is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Amaura → Aurorus), evolving from Amaura.
Best counters to Aurorus
Other Rock/Ice Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Aurorus weak to?
As a Rock/Ice type, Aurorus takes super-effective damage from Fighting (4×), Steel (4×), Ground, Rock, Water and Grass moves.
What is Aurorus resistant to?
Aurorus resists Normal, Flying, Poison and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Aurorus?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Crowned Zamazenta and Solgaleo, which hit Aurorus with super-effective attacks.