#699 Aurorus

#699 Aurorus

Height2.7 m(8'10")
Weight225 kg(496.0 lbs)
Gender87.5%12.5%
Gen 6

Aurorus's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 123
387
Attack 77
190
Defense 72
180
Sp. Atk 99
234
Sp. Def 92
220
Speed 58
152
1363
Type Effectiveness

Aurorus Abilities

Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Ice moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.

Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

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Aurorus Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Aurorus Sprites

Pokedex Entries
X

The diamond-shaped crystals on its body expel air as cold as -240 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounding its enemies and encasing them in ice.

Y

Using its diamond-shaped crystals, it can instantly create a wall of ice to block an opponent’s attack.

Ultra Sun

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 Moon

This usually quiet and kindly Pokémon has a surface temperature of around –240 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sword

Aurorus was restored from a fossil. It’s said that when this Pokémon howls, auroras appear in the night sky.

In Other Languages

Aurorus's Japanese name is Amaruruga (アマルルガ). Here are all the official names for Aurorus across different languages:

JapaneseアマルルガAmaruruga
Korean아마루르가
Chinese (Traditional)冰雪巨龍
FrenchDragmara
GermanAmagarga
SpanishAurorus
ItalianAurorus
Chinese (Simplified)冰雪巨龙

Aurorus Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time7,680 steps(30 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience104

How to Get Aurorus

Aurorus is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Aurorus in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Aurorus

Aurorus is a Rock/Ice-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 521, Aurorus is classified as a Tundra Pokémon and is part of the Amaura → Aurorus evolution line.

In competitive play, Aurorus is placed in the NatDex tier where it holds a 0.09% usage rate. Its key abilities are Refrigerate and Snow Warning, which allow it to function as a dangerous force in hail teams. Aurorus is weak to Fighting, Steel, Water, Grass, Ground, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Aurorus can learn 78 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Earth Power, Freeze Dry, Meteor Beam, Rock Polish. Standing at 2.7m tall and weighing 225kg, Aurorus has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kalos region games.