Ultra League PvP guide
Aurorus Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Aurorus is a Rock/Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #107. Its recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Meteor Beam.
Ultra League
#107
Viable pick
Type
Rock/Ice
Best Fast Move
Powder Snow
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,168
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT AURORUS
Is Aurorus Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Aurorus is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #107.
Aurorus is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #152 and a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #253.
Aurorus PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #152 | 84.2 | Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Meteor Beam |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #107 | 85.6 | Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Meteor Beam |
| Master League | #253 | 57.4 | Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Thunderbolt |
Best Moveset for Aurorus in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Aurorus is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Meteor Beam.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Aurorus in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Aurorus PvP Move Counts
Powder Snow → Weather Ball (Ice)
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Powder Snow → Meteor Beam
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Aurorus Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Aurorus wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge817
- Mimikyu598
- Snorlax539
- Florges516
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion197
- Empoleon250
- Tinkaton261
- Corviknight360
- Feraligatr446
Aurorus Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Aurorus's Rock/Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting2.56×
- steel2.56×
- grass1.6×
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- 0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Aurorus in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Aurorus in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Aurorus's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
44% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
60% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Resisted
16% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
125% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
55% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ratings are shown from Aurorus's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Aurorus.
Best Teammates for Aurorus in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Aurorus should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Aurorus's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Aurorus
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/12/13 | 1,500 | 20.5 | 2,000,404 |
| #2 | 0/15/8 | 1,499 | 20.5 | 1,998,363 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 1,497 | 20 | 1,994,457 | |
| #4 | 3/15/13 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,993,060 | |
| #5 | 0/10/15 | 1,497 | 20.5 | 1,989,314 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,500 | 37.5 | 4,327,019 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 2,500 | 38 | 4,310,079 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 2,496 | 37.5 | 4,307,079 | |
| #4 | 0/12/15 | 2,498 | 38 | 4,305,340 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 2,493 | 37.5 | 4,302,710 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,168 | 50 | 5,936,803 |
| #2 | 15/15/14 | 3,162 | 50 | 5,911,540 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,152 | 50 | 5,907,267 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,159 | 50 | 5,903,450 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 3,157 | 50 | 5,886,277 |
Aurorus Stats in Pokémon GO
Aurorus's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Aurorus 0/12/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 112.5
- Defense
- 105.8
- HP
- 168
Ultra League
Aurorus 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 37.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 144.3
- Defense
- 138.1
- HP
- 217
Master League
Aurorus 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,168
- Attack
- 168.9
- Defense
- 149.6
- HP
- 235
Aurorus Evolution
A Shadow form of Aurorus also exists in Pokémon GO.
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Aurorus Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Aurorus in Pokémon GO PvP?
Aurorus's recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Meteor Beam.
Is Aurorus good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Aurorus is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #107.
What counters Aurorus in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Empoleon and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Aurorus in Ultra League.
What is Aurorus weak to in Pokémon GO?
Aurorus is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Steel (2.56×), Grass (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).