aurorus

Aurorus is a Rock/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Type: Rock / Ice

Abilities:

• Refrigerate: Converts Normal-type moves into Ice-type moves and boosts their power by 20%.
• Snow Warning (Hidden Ability): Summons a hailstorm in battle upon entering.

Physical Characteristics:

• Aurorus is a large, dinosaur-like Pokémon resembling a sauropod.
• It has a long neck and a body covered in ice crystals that give it a majestic appearance.
• Its body is primarily blue and white, with a sail-like structure running along its back and neck.
• It has two large, sail-like frills on the sides of its head that can change color based on its mood.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Aurorus is known to be gentle and calm, often seen in snowy areas or icy caves.
• It thrives in cold environments, using its icy aura to freeze its surroundings and create a habitat.
• Known to be social, it may travel in herds and has a soothing presence.

In Battle:

• Aurorus excels as a special attacker with access to powerful Ice-type moves.
• Signature moves include Hyper Voice, which benefits from its Refrigerate ability, and Freeze-Dry, which is super effective against Water types.
• It is strong against Flying and Dragon types but has notable weaknesses to Fighting, Steel, and Ground types.
• Its defensive capabilities are bolstered by its ability to summon hail, which can synergize with moves like Blizzard for perfect accuracy.

Evolution:

• Aurorus evolves from Amaura starting at level 39 when leveled up at night.

Interesting Facts:

• Aurorus is based on the Amargasaurus, a dinosaur known for its distinctive neck spines.
• It is one of the few Pokémon capable of learning Freeze-Dry, a move effective against Water types, which is atypical for Ice-type moves.
• Its ability to alter the color of its frills is reminiscent of the northern lights, also known as auroras, which is reflected in its name.
• Aurorus was resurrected from a Sail Fossil, showcasing its ancient origins in the Pokémon world.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

699 National

67 Kalos-Coastal

246 Updated-Alola

147 Updated-Akala

86 Crown-Tundra