Amaura Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Amaura in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Amaura
Amaura is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 103.750 DPS.
Amaura can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Amaura is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Steel (double weak!), Grass, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Flying, Ice, Normal-type moves as Amaura resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Amaura is Mega Blaziken (103.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (102.333 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (90.500 DPS).
Catching Amaura: After defeating Amaura, the catch encounter will have a CP between 744 and 798 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 926-993 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Amaura from raids will have exactly 798 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Amaura?
The best counter for Amaura is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 103.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (102.333 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (90.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Amaura?
Amaura can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Amaura weak to?
Amaura is weak to Fighting (double weak), Steel (double weak), Grass, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Amaura be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Amaura's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Amaura from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Amaura from raids will have 798 CP at level 20, or 993 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 744. If you see 798 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Amaura worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Amaura is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Amaura?
For the best moveset for Amaura itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Amaura stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Amaura without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Amaura can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (80.296 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (79.200 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Amaura in raids?
Weather boost information for Amaura is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.