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Shadow Aurorus

Shadow Aurorus (Shadow)Rock Ice
  • partlyCloudy
  • snow
Shadow Aurorus is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Aurorus is a Rock and Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,802 CP and is weak to Fighting, Steel, Grass, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Rock Throw / Meteor Beam. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Aurorus Stats and Max CP

186 ATK
163 DEF
265 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3168 CP
Lvl 40
2802 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2001 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1601 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1201 CP

Shadow Aurorus's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Aurorus PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Aurorus has excellent attacks both in the Rock and Ice type departments but its ATK (186) isn't high enough to make it a top attacker. If you are out of options or are a new player, you may give it a shot in either of its typings but it'll be quite expensive to do so in terms of Stardust and Candy. 😬

⚔️ Raids

A usable Pokémon for 1-Star Raids but not dependable overall, especially when there are plenty of better Rock and Ice Pokémon in the game. 🙂

🛡️ Gyms

Weaknesses to Fightingx2, Steelx2, Grass, Ground, Rock, Water make Shadow Aurorus a terrible Gym defender despite its high HP. 🫣

💎 Shadow Aurorus’ best attackset for PvE is: Rock Throw and Meteor Beam (Rock) Powder Snow and Weather Ball (Ice)

Shadow Aurorus PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Rock and Ice enjoy good offensive coverage and Shadow Aurorus takes full advantage of this with its strong attackset. Powder Snow charges Weather Ball (Ice) and Meteor Beam pretty quickly, allowing Shadow Aurorus to beat Pokémon like Dewgong, Shadow Drapion, Wigglytuff, Talonflame, Dusclops, Galarian Corsola, Emolga, Skeledirge, Corviknight, Galarian Weezing, Mandibuzz, and Jumpluff. 😲

Shadow Aurorus is capable of doing more but its myriad of weaknesses let it down. Still, a legitimate Great League threat that often wins you matches. ✅

🟡 Ultra League

Despite harboring numerous weaknesses, Shadow Aurorus’ strong offensive presence helps it power through a major section of the Ultra League meta. It beats Zygarde Complete, Venusaur, Lickilicky, Golisopod, Clefable, Giratina Altered, Shadow Dragonite, Galarian Moltres, Typhlosion, Skeledirge, Shadow Drapion, Drifblim, and Gliscor. These key wins establish Shadow Aurorus as a fun yet effective fit in your PvP teams. Do give it a try! 🙂

🟣 Master League

Shadow Aurorus impresses in the Master League, picking wins against powerhouses like Zygarde Complete, Dragonite, Landorus Therian, Kyurem White, Enamorus Incarnate, Ho-Oh, Yveltal, Togekiss, Primarina, Mewtwo, and Ursaluna. While these wins don't give Shadow Aurorus a pass towards Master League relevancy, it's still a great addition to spice up your battles! Keep in mind that you can't count on it in the long run!

💎 Shadow Aurorus’ best attackset for PvP is Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice) and Meteor Beam.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#141
RockRock-type
#17
IceIce-type
#18
Great LeagueGreat League
#242
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#168
Master LeagueMaster League
#178

Shadow Aurorus Type Chart

Shadow Aurorus takes increased damage from:Shadow Aurorus takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting256.0%
SteelSteel256.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Aurorus takes reduced damage from:Shadow Aurorus takes reduced damage from:

FlyingFlying62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Aurorus best moveset

Moves

Rock Throw + Meteor Beam

Rock
RockRock Throw
RockMeteor Beam
Shadow Aurorus's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Meteor Beam, with 14.87 DPS and 325.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Shadow Aurorus ranks #17 (A Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.

Frost Breath + Weather Ball

Ice
IceFrost Breath
IceWeather Ball
Shadow Aurorus's best Ice-type moveset is Frost Breath / Weather Ball, with 14.18 DPS and 309.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Shadow Aurorus ranks #18 (A Tier) as a Ice attacker with that moveset.
1.RockRock ThrowRockMeteor Beam13.3914.87325.1
2.RockRock ThrowIceWeather Ball13.2414.71321.6
3.IcePowder SnowRockMeteor Beam12.8814.31312.8
4.IceFrost BreathRockMeteor Beam12.8114.23311.1
5.IceFrost BreathIceWeather Ball12.7614.18309.9
6.IcePowder SnowIceWeather Ball12.6614.07307.6
7.RockRock ThrowIceBlizzard12.0813.42293.4
8.IceFrost BreathIceBlizzard11.4412.71277.9
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Fast Attacks

  • IceFrost Breath1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frost Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy5

    Effects
    Frost Breath has no special effects.
    See Frost Breath details page ↗
  • IcePowder Snow6151.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Powder Snow
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Powder Snow has no special effects.
    See Powder Snow details page ↗
  • RockRock Throw1381.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Throw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy5

    Effects
    Rock Throw has no special effects.
    See Rock Throw details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricThunderbolt80502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Thunderbolt has no special effects.
    See Thunderbolt details page ↗
  • IceWeather Ball55331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Weather Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy35

    Effects
    Weather Ball has no special effects.
    See Weather Ball details page ↗
  • IceBlizzard1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy75

    Effects
    Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Blizzard details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Hyper Beam has no special effects.
    See Hyper Beam details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockMeteor Beam1401002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Meteor Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Meteor Beam has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Meteor Beam details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ancient Power details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Aurorus's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Aurorus's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Aurorus has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Aurorus CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Aurorus reaches a maximum of 2,802 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,466–1,601 CP, rising to 1,833–2,001 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,144–1,201 CP.

Max CPMax CP2802 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1144 CP - 1201 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1525 CP - 1601 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1466 CP - 1601 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1833 CP - 2001 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Aurorus Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
139 CP2124 CP3208 CP
4293 CP5378 CP6462 CP
7547 CP8631 CP9716 CP
10801 CP11881 CP12961 CP
131041 CP141121 CP151201 CP
161281 CP171361 CP181441 CP
191521 CP201601 CP211681 CP
221761 CP231841 CP241921 CP
252001 CP262082 CP272162 CP
282242 CP292322 CP302402 CP
312442 CP322482 CP332522 CP
342562 CP352602 CP362642 CP
372682 CP382722 CP392762 CP
402802 CP412838 CP422874 CP
432910 CP442946 CP452982 CP
463019 CP473056 CP483093 CP
493130 CP503168 CP

Pokédex information

Kalos
Pokédex Number#699
Height2.7 m
Weight225 kg
RegionGeneration 6
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
AmauraAmaura
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
  • Nighttime IconOnly during the night
AurorusAurorus
  • Amaura evolves into Aurorus which costs 50 Candy. Only evolves during night time.
How to purify Shadow Aurorus
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Aurorus

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Aurorus's Rock and Ice-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Aurorus.

Rock Rock

Ice Ice

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Aurorus Candy360 Shadow Aurorus Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Aurorus Candy12 Shadow Aurorus Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Aurorus Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Aurorus Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Aurorus Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Aurorus Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Aurorus Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Aurorus Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Aurorus Candy-

Shadow Aurorus Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Aurorus from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Aurorus in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Aurorus family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Aurorus in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

AmauraAmaura
AurorusAurorus
Shadow Amaura (Shadow)Shadow Amaura
Shadow Aurorus (Shadow)Shadow Aurorus

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Aurorus

Shadow Aurorus high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Aurorus. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Aurorus Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Aurorus Pokédex entries

Kalos
VersionsPokédex entry
X, Omega RubyThe diamond-shaped crystals on its body expel air as cold as -240 degrees Fahrenheit, surrounding its enemies and encasing them in ice.
Y, Alpha SapphireUsing its diamond-shaped crystals, it can instantly create a wall of ice to block an opponent’s attack.
Ultra SunAn Aurorus was found frozen solid within a glacier, just as it appeared long ago, which became quite a big event in the news.
Ultra MoonThis usually quiet and kindly Pokémon has a surface temperature of around –240 degrees Fahrenheit.
SwordAurorus was restored from a fossil. It’s said that when this Pokémon howls, auroras appear in the night sky.
ShieldWhen gripped by rage, Aurorus will emanate freezing air, covering everything around it in ice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Aurorus’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Ice-type Pokémon, Shadow Aurorus is especially weak against Fighting and Steel-type moves, and weak against Grass, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Aurorus in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Aurorus in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Meteor Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.871 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 325.066.

How does Shadow Aurorus perform in Raids?

Shadow Aurorus is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Aurorus rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Shadow Aurorus is a solid A-Tier Rock-type attacker, ranking at number #17. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Shadow Aurorus rank as a Ice-type attacker?

Shadow Aurorus is a solid A-Tier Ice-type attacker, ranking at number #18. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Aurorus?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Aurorus: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Glalie, and Mega Abomasnow.

What is Shadow Aurorus’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Aurorus’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2802 CP and 3168 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Aurorus be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Aurorus can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Aurorus Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Aurorus cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.