Aurorus Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Aurorus in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Aurorus
Aurorus 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 69.625 DPS.
Aurorus 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: Aurorus is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Steel (double weak!), Grass, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Flying, Ice, Normal-type moves as Aurorus 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 Aurorus is Mega Blaziken (69.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (68.833 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (61.000 DPS).
Catching Aurorus: After defeating Aurorus, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1563 and 1641 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1945-2041 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Aurorus from raids will have exactly 1641 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 Aurorus?
The best counter for Aurorus is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 69.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (68.833 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (61.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Aurorus?
Aurorus 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 Aurorus weak to?
Aurorus 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 Aurorus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Aurorus's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Aurorus from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Aurorus from raids will have 1641 CP at level 20, or 2041 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1563. If you see 1641 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Aurorus worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Aurorus 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 Aurorus?
For the best moveset for Aurorus itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Aurorus 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 Aurorus without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Aurorus can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (53.185 DPS) and Lucario (52.500 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 Aurorus in raids?
Weather boost information for Aurorus 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.