Aurorus
Aurorus is a Rock/Ice type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Aurorus can blast freezing cold air to form a wall of ice to protect itself from attacks.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0699 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Ice |
| Species | Tundra Pokémon |
| Height | 2.7 m (8′10″) |
| Weight | 225.0 kg (496.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Refrigerate Snow Warning (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0067 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0246 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0196 (Legends: Z-A) 0086 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 104 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 123 | 356 | 450 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 77 | 143 | 278 | |
| Defense | 72 | 134 | 267 | |
| Sp. Atk | 99 | 182 | 326 | |
| Sp. Def | 92 | 170 | 311 | |
| Speed | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Total | 521 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Aurorus changes
- In Generations 6-7, Aurorus has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| X Omega Ruby |
The diamond-shaped crystals on its body expel air as cold as -240 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounding its enemies and encasing them in ice. |
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
| Shield | When gripped by rage, Aurorus will emanate freezing air, covering everything around it in ice. |
Moves learned by Aurorus
Moves learnt by level up
Aurorus learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 12 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 16 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 20 | Mist | Ice | — | — | |
| 24 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 28 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 36 | Freeze-Dry | Ice | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 44 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 56 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Aurorus does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Aurorus is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 37 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 52 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 65 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 67 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 84 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 93 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 106 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Aurorus learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Powder Snow | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 16 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Mist | Ice | — | — | |
| 24 | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| 28 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 32 | Nature Power | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Freeze-Dry | Ice | 70 | 100 | |
| 42 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 48 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 54 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 60 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 66 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Aurorus does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Aurorus can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Aurorus is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 46 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 51 | Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 64 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Aurorus is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 24 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — |
Aurorus sprites
Where to find Aurorus
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Amaura |
|---|---|
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Amaura |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Amaura |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Aurorus questions
Other languages
| English | Aurorus |
|---|---|
| Japanese | アマルルガ (Amaruruga) |
| German | Amagarga |
| French | Dragmara |
| Italian | Aurorus |
| Spanish | Aurorus |
| Korean | 아마루르가 (amarureuga) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 冰雪巨龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 冰雪巨龍 |
| English |
Tundra Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ツンドラポケモン |
| German | Tundra-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Toundra |
| Italian | Pokémon Tundra |
| Spanish | Pokémon Tundra |
| Korean | 툰드라포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 冻原宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 凍原寶可夢 |
Name origin
- Amargasaurus
- a small sauropod dinosaur
- aurora
- a luminous atmospheric phenomenon occurring in the arctic/antarctic

