Competitive Information for Aurorus [Sun/Moon]
Rock / Ice
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Hail.
This Pokemon's Normal-type moves become Ice type and have 1.2x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Aurorus? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Aurorus, a dazzling Pokémon known for its Rock and Ice typing! It's to see Aurorus show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Rock, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Aurorus's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Icy Rock / Icium Z
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Blizzard / Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt / Hyper Voice
Aurorus thrives as an outstanding Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset was created to crush rivals using lethal special power. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Aurorus is sent out onto the field. This damages all non-Ice Pokemon every turn while the Hail remains active. Equipping Icy Rock helps extend the hailstorm weather effects this Pokemon creates from 5 turns to 8 instead. Thunderbolt was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Icium Z equipped to it, if Aurorus has an ice move, this item allows it to use an ice z-move.
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Aurorus? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Icy Rock / Icium Z
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Blizzard / Icy Wind
- Earth Power / Psychic
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Ancient Power
Aurorus makes an a distinguished Special Sweeper in double battles. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with destructive special moves. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Aurorus is sent out onto the field. This damages all non-Ice Pokemon every turn while the Hail remains active. Equipping Icy Rock helps extend the hailstorm weather effects this Pokemon creates from 5 turns to 8 instead. Earth Power or Psychic are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Icium Z equipped to it, if Aurorus has an ice move, this item allows it to use an ice z-move.
◆ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Discharge is a special 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Aurorus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Aurorus.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Aurorus can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Aurorus
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Psych up + Haze
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Ability: Snow warning + Move: Blizzard
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Aurorus's stats
- Ancient Power
- Barrier
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Iron Defense
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Aurorus
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Aurorus in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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