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Aurorus: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

ROCKICE
HP
123
Atk
77
Def
72
SpA
99
SpD
92
Spe
58
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING4x
  • STEEL4x
  • GRASS2x
  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. BlizzardICESpecial25.0%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus25.0%
  3. Aurora VeilICEStatus16.7%
  4. Stealth RockROCKStatus8.3%

Best Ability / Item

Snow WarningNever-Melt IceNever-Melt Ice

Best Aurorus Moves

  • #1

    Blizzard

    ICESpecial110 BP

    A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    25.00%
  • #3

    Aurora Veil

    ICEStatus

    This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only when it is snowing.

    16.67%
  • #4

    Stealth Rock

    ROCStatus

    The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

    8.33%
  • #5

    Thunder

    ELESpecial110 BP

    A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    8.33%
  • #6

    Freeze-Dry

    ICESpecial70 BP

    The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.

    8.33%
  • #7

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    8.33%

Best Aurorus Natures

  • #1

    Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Aurorus Abilities

  • #1

    Snow Warning

    The Pokémon summons a Snowstorm when it enters a battle.

    100.00%

Best Aurorus Items

  • #1
    Never-Melt Ice

    Never-Melt Ice

    Raises the power of Ice-type moves. Note: Formatted as NeverMeltIce prior to Generation VI .

    33.33%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    33.33%
  • #3
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    33.33%

Best Aurorus Teammates

  • #1
    clefableClefable
    FAI
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    10.00%
  • #2
    gardevoir-megaGardevoir-mega
    PSYFAI
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    10.00%
  • #3
    volcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
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    10.00%
  • #4
    zoroark-hisuiZoroark-hisui
    NORGHO
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    10.00%
  • #5
    quaquavalQuaquaval
    WATFIG
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    10.00%
  • #6
    hawlucha-megaHawlucha-mega
    FIGFLY
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    10.00%
  • #7
    feraligatrFeraligatr
    WAT
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    10.00%
  • #8
    drampaDrampa
    NORDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #9
    steelixSteelix
    STEGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #10
    decidueyeDecidueye
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%

Teams with Aurorus

AurorusAbomasnowFarigirafSlowking-GalarSneaslerKingambit
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AurorusHawlucha MegaFeraligatrDrampaSteelixDecidueye
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ClefableGardevoir MegaVolcaronaAurorusZoroark-HisuiQuaquaval
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How to use Aurorus in the current VGC format

Aurorus is listed as a Rock/Ice type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Aurorus fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Snow Warning, Never-Melt Ice and Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Blizzard, Protect, Aurora Veil, Stealth Rock, Thunder, and Freeze-Dry. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Aurorus has important weaknesses to fighting 4x, steel 4x, grass 2x, ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as clefable, gardevoir-mega, volcarona, zoroark-hisui, and quaquaval appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Aurorus. Open the Aurorus teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Aurorus with other Pokémon in the active format.