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THE LOST WORLD
- Thread starter Cretacerus
- Start date
dusk raimon
Banned deucer.
Kabutops:
Snaquaza
Cretacerus
The reptile
Armaldo:
Snaquaza
Angry1
Cretacerus
Snaquaza
Cretacerus
The reptile
Armaldo:
Snaquaza
Angry1
Cretacerus
The results from the poll are in, and here are the winners! Thanks to everyone for participating!
Kabutops:
Armaldo:
To collect your prizes, please send me a message. ^^
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And that means, here are the newly introduced Pokemon:
Kabutops
Typing:
Stats: 73 / 125 / 110 / 90 / 90 / 112
Abilities: Swift Swim, Technician
Movepool additions: Bug Bite, U-Turn, Bug Buzz
Technician
Kabutops @ Life Orb / Lum Berry
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance / U-Turn
- Bug Bite / U-Turn
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall / Hidden Power [Fire]
Swift Swim
Kabutops @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance / U-Turn
- Waterfall
- X-Scissor
- Aqua Jet / U-Turn
Kabutops @ Life Orb / Lum Berry
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance / U-Turn
- Bug Bite / U-Turn
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall / Hidden Power [Fire]
Swift Swim
Kabutops @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance / U-Turn
- Waterfall
- X-Scissor
- Aqua Jet / U-Turn
Armaldo
Typing:
Stats: 95 / 145 / 130 / 80 / 105 / 45
Abilities: Regenerator, Water Absorb
Movepool additions: Spikes, U-turn, Earth Power
Armaldo @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator / Water Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Spikes
Ability: Regenerator / Water Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Spikes
These two Pokemon should be implemented on the server and available for playtesting soon! In the meantime, feel free to discuss the new spreads, and their potential influence on the metagame.
Note that changes to the spreads can still be made, if found necessary by common consensus.
- How viable are the newly introduced Pokemon?
- Can the sample sets still be refined, and are there other sets that could be added?
- What would be effective partners for these Pokemon?
- How does the metagame adapt around the new threats?
Discussion will continue until 11.12.15, after which we'll begin with our next fossil Pokemon! ;)
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canno
formerly The Reptile
If we go with this, I think Assault Vest could probably even take the first slash, as RegenVest is a very potent combo and Armaldo has the movepool that is very compatible with Assault Vest (mainly U-Turn, Knock Off, and Rapid Spin). Even Water Absorb works decently well with Assault Vest.
Code:
{
name: "The Lost World",
desc: ["• <a href=\"/forums/threads/3556612/\">The Lost World</a>"],
section: "Other Metagames",
mod: 'thelostworld',
ruleset: ['OU']
}
Code:
'use strict';
exports.BattleScripts = {
init: function () {
// Kabutops
this.modData('Pokedex', 'kabutops').types = ['Water', 'Bug'];
this.modData('Pokedex', 'kabutops').baseStats = {hp: 73, atk: 125, def: 110, spa: 90, spd: 90, spe: 112};
this.modData('Pokedex', 'kabutops').abilities = {0: "Swift Swim", H: "Technician"};
this.modData('Learnsets', 'kabutops').learnset.bugbite = ['6T'];
this.modData('Learnsets', 'kabutops').learnset.uturn = ['6T'];
this.modData('Learnsets', 'kabutops').learnset.bugbuzz = ['6T'];
// Armaldo
this.modData('Pokedex', 'armaldo').types = ['Bug', 'Rock'];
this.modData('Pokedex', 'armaldo').baseStats = {hp: 95, atk: 145, def: 130, spa: 80, spd: 105, spe: 45};
this.modData('Pokedex', 'armaldo').abilities = {0: "Regenerator", H: "Water Absorb"};
this.modData('Learnsets', 'armaldo').learnset.spikes = ['6T'];
this.modData('Learnsets', 'armaldo').learnset.uturn = ['6T'];
this.modData('Learnsets', 'armaldo').learnset.earthpower = ['6T'];
}
}also Snaquaza if you havent updated your server within the last monh, don't add the 'use strict'; into your code!
e: while im here, might as well contribute to the thread!
I honestly am in love with Kabutops now. Now that it has access to Technician, U-turn, AND Bug Bite, I think that is becomes a lot better as a Pokemon.
A set that I thought of with Kabutops is:
Kabutops @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- U-turn
- Aqua Jet
- Bug Bite
Technician (obviously) boosts Aqua Jet and Bug Bite for Kabutops. The EVs are used to maximize Kabutops's Attack and Speed stats so that it can damage as hard as possible and outspeed as many Pokemon as possible. The Natures are interchangeable between Adamant and Jolly. Adamant makes Kabutops hit harder, but it means that Kabutops won't be as fast as it can be. Jolly means that Kabutops can't hit as hard, but it is recommended over Adamant, as it allows Kabutops to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible. Swords Dance is used to make up for Jolly nature over Adamant (and then some). U-turn allows Kabutops to gain momentum against the opposing team. Aqua Jet and Bug Bite are used to allow Kabutops to hit as hard as possible when used in tandem with Technician, STAB, and +2 Attack thanks to Swords Dance.
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You've written 'kabutops' instead of 'armaldo' in the last four strings.
Fixed
Alright, so I had the chance to try out Armaldo and Kabutops for a bit, and both did really well in battle so far. Kabutops might be a bit more match-up reliant since it has a fair share of counters that can prevent it from doing much, but once those are gone it can usually clean up the remaining team fairly easily.
Both Armaldo and Kabutops work together remarkably well, wearing down their defensive answers while only sharing a weakness to Flying types. Armaldo reliably deals with the Electric types which threaten Kabutops, who in turn sets up on the Fire, Ice and Water types which force out Armaldo.
Mega Gyarados is a great partner for both of them, since it appreciates the hazard removal and free switch-ins by a slow U-Turn provided by Armaldo, and Kabutops' ability to lure and weaken their mutual counters such as Ferrothorn, Chesnaught and Garchomp. It also deals with opposing Kabutops and Armaldo very effectively, setting up on the former while hitting the latter with a super effective Water STAB regardless of Water Absorb.
Flying types in general benefit very much from the introduction of Kabutops and Armaldo, so Rotom-W and Skarmory were included to reliably deal with them while providing utility with Will-O-Wisp and Stealth Rock, respectively. Finally, Talonflame is a good offensive check to opposing Kabutops who might have been able to set up a Sword Dance boost, and also covers Fairy types such as Mega Altaria and Clefable who would otherwise prove troublesome for the team.
Replays:
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/aqua-thelostworld-972
This battle shows the effectiveness of Assault Vest Armaldo and SD Kabutops against balanced teams quite nicely. Between U-Turn and Volt Switch, Kabutops can usually find an opportunity to set up rather easily, due to its decent bulk and useful defensive typing. Since the opposing teams didn't really have anything to deal with a +2 Kabutops, a single turn of set-up was all that was needed for a sweep.
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/aqua-thelostworld-978
This is a match against a defensive OU team, which wasn't specifically prepared for the new threats, yet managed to take on both of them quite competently. The presence of Skarmory and Mega Altaria on the opposing team prevented Kabutops from doing much at all, while the rest of the team limited the switch-in opportunities for Armaldo with the threat of super-effective damage and status. The critical hit on Slowbro was quite crucial in the match, since it eventually opened the way for a late Talonflame sweep.
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/aqua-thelostworld-1103
Assault Vest Armaldo can be quite an effective lead, since it deals with most opposing hazard setters and oftentimes manages to keep the field clear of hazards for its teammates. Talonflame missing its Will-O-Wisp was unfortunate for my opponent, since I don't really have anything to take it on my team, and the passive damage would have put a lot more pressure on my Flying type checks. As before, Kabutops couldn't really do much early game due to the threat of priority Brave Bird preventing it from setting up.
Both Armaldo and Kabutops work together remarkably well, wearing down their defensive answers while only sharing a weakness to Flying types. Armaldo reliably deals with the Electric types which threaten Kabutops, who in turn sets up on the Fire, Ice and Water types which force out Armaldo.
Mega Gyarados is a great partner for both of them, since it appreciates the hazard removal and free switch-ins by a slow U-Turn provided by Armaldo, and Kabutops' ability to lure and weaken their mutual counters such as Ferrothorn, Chesnaught and Garchomp. It also deals with opposing Kabutops and Armaldo very effectively, setting up on the former while hitting the latter with a super effective Water STAB regardless of Water Absorb.
Flying types in general benefit very much from the introduction of Kabutops and Armaldo, so Rotom-W and Skarmory were included to reliably deal with them while providing utility with Will-O-Wisp and Stealth Rock, respectively. Finally, Talonflame is a good offensive check to opposing Kabutops who might have been able to set up a Sword Dance boost, and also covers Fairy types such as Mega Altaria and Clefable who would otherwise prove troublesome for the team.
Code:
Armaldo @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- U-turn
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Rapid Spin
Kabutops @ Lum Berry
Ability: Technician
EVs: 232 HP / 252 Atk / 24 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Bug Bite
- Rock Tomb
Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Crunch
- Earthquake
Talonflame
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 112 HP / 252 Atk / 144 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Acrobatics
- Will-O-Wisp
- Roost
- Swords Dance
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Bold Nature
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Pain Split
Skarmory @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwindhttp://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/aqua-thelostworld-972
This battle shows the effectiveness of Assault Vest Armaldo and SD Kabutops against balanced teams quite nicely. Between U-Turn and Volt Switch, Kabutops can usually find an opportunity to set up rather easily, due to its decent bulk and useful defensive typing. Since the opposing teams didn't really have anything to deal with a +2 Kabutops, a single turn of set-up was all that was needed for a sweep.
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/aqua-thelostworld-978
This is a match against a defensive OU team, which wasn't specifically prepared for the new threats, yet managed to take on both of them quite competently. The presence of Skarmory and Mega Altaria on the opposing team prevented Kabutops from doing much at all, while the rest of the team limited the switch-in opportunities for Armaldo with the threat of super-effective damage and status. The critical hit on Slowbro was quite crucial in the match, since it eventually opened the way for a late Talonflame sweep.
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/aqua-thelostworld-1103
Assault Vest Armaldo can be quite an effective lead, since it deals with most opposing hazard setters and oftentimes manages to keep the field clear of hazards for its teammates. Talonflame missing its Will-O-Wisp was unfortunate for my opponent, since I don't really have anything to take it on my team, and the passive damage would have put a lot more pressure on my Flying type checks. As before, Kabutops couldn't really do much early game due to the threat of priority Brave Bird preventing it from setting up.
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Original typing:/
Original stats: 123 / 77 / 72 / 99 / 92 / 58 (BST 521)
Original abilities: Refrigerate / Snow Warning
Hey everyone, welcome to the second submission stage in this project!
Today's slate features Aurorus, a very unique Pokemon among the fossil roster. Though it is mostly known for its two excellent abilities, Aurorus does have an interesting movepool to work with especially in the specially offensive department, including options such as Freeze Dry, Frost Breath, Earth Power and Discharge, which can hit a huge part of OU for good damage. Note that Aurorus will be competing directly with Kyurem when going the route of a defensive Ice-type and wallbreaker, so a higher power level might be required to turn it into a top threat.
When making a submission, please factor in the following criteria:
- Flavor: Any changes should be sensible with the original concept and design of the Pokemon.
- Competitiveness: The goal is to make each Pokemon a top threat by OU standards (S/A-rank).
- Originality: Avoid making the Pokemon too similar to current OU threats and previously winning entries.
Feedback and constructive criticism for others is very appreciated, in case you feel that certain aspects of their submission could use a more thorough reasoning. Make sure to be specific though, and give them a chance to explain the rational behind their decisions.
Aurorus:
> The primary type is given depending on the original typing.
> The secondary type can be anything besides Rock.
Stats:
> The Base Stat Total has to be 600.
> The original Base Stats can't be decreased.
Abilities:
> Each fossil Pokemon will get a total of 2 abilities.
> They should be sensible flavorwise and competitively.
Movepool additions:
> Each fossil Pokemon will receive a total of 3 new moves.
> They should be sensible flavorwise and competitively.
Niche in the metagame:
> Intended role in the metagame?
> Advantages over it's competition?
> Pokemon it threatens / is threatened by?
Sample set(s):
> Represents the most viable set.
> Multiple sets can be listed if the Pokemon has different viable roles.
> Follow the standard format.
[Name] @ [Item of Choice]
Ability: [Ability of Choice]
EVs: [EV Spread]
[Nature of Choice] Nature
- [Move 1]
- [Move 2]
- [Move 3]
- [Move 4]
Typing:
> The primary type is given depending on the original typing.
> The secondary type can be anything besides Rock.
Stats:
> The Base Stat Total has to be 600.
> The original Base Stats can't be decreased.
Abilities:
> Each fossil Pokemon will get a total of 2 abilities.
> They should be sensible flavorwise and competitively.
Movepool additions:
> Each fossil Pokemon will receive a total of 3 new moves.
> They should be sensible flavorwise and competitively.
Niche in the metagame:
> Intended role in the metagame?
> Advantages over it's competition?
> Pokemon it threatens / is threatened by?
Sample set(s):
> Represents the most viable set.
> Multiple sets can be listed if the Pokemon has different viable roles.
> Follow the standard format.
[Name] @ [Item of Choice]
Ability: [Ability of Choice]
EVs: [EV Spread]
[Nature of Choice] Nature
- [Move 1]
- [Move 2]
- [Move 3]
- [Move 4]
As a little incentive for quality submissions, the top ranked candidates will be rewarded with a shiny fossil Pokemon! You must have a handheld copy of either YX or ORAS in order to receive the following:
Top three entries for Aurorus:
| Lv.1 (Untouched)
Ability: Refrigerate
Timid Nature
IVs: 31.31.31.31.31.31
EMs: Barrier, Mirror Coat, Haze, Discharge
OT: Oberyn (16754)
Hatch Location: Lumiose City
Top three entries for Aurorus:
#699 Amaura
| Lv.1 (Untouched)Ability: Refrigerate
Timid Nature
IVs: 31.31.31.31.31.31
EMs: Barrier, Mirror Coat, Haze, Discharge
OT: Oberyn (16754)
Hatch Location: Lumiose City
Submissions will close on 16.12.15, after which the most popular spread will be determined in an open vote. That means you have 5 days time to get your entries ready. All the best, and have fun! ;)
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WIP
Typing:
Stats: 140 (+17)/ 77 / 95 (+21)/ 110 (+11)/ 120 (+28)/ 58 {BST 600}
Abilities: Refrigerate / Magic Guard
Movepool additions: Recover / Trick Room / Surf
Niche in the metagame: With its incredible 140/95/120 bulk, now Aurorus can deal with some of the nastiest special attackers in OU, such as Latios, MegaZam, Keldeo, Mega Gardevoir and Serperior. Thanks to the ability to set its own TR, now it can revert the enemy's Speed boosts against itself. Both its abilities can help it a lot, either boosting its attacks with Refrigerate or preventing it from taking damage from hazards and statuses. Its STABs combination can allow it to hit supereffectively many strong threat of the actual metagame, including Thundurus, Zapdos, Gengar, Venusaur (either normal or megaevolved), Garchomp and even less frequent mons like Dragonite and Nidoking. It can work also as a supporter: it can set hazards, TR, Screens and spread paralysis and has a reliable recovery. At last, Surf can help it to deal with some of its weaknesses (Rock- and Fire-types).
Sample set(s):
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Refrigerate/Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Hyper Voice/Ice Beam
- Recover/Trick Room
Typing:
Stats: 140 (+17)/ 77 / 95 (+21)/ 110 (+11)/ 120 (+28)/ 58 {BST 600}
Abilities: Refrigerate / Magic Guard
Movepool additions: Recover / Trick Room / Surf
Niche in the metagame: With its incredible 140/95/120 bulk, now Aurorus can deal with some of the nastiest special attackers in OU, such as Latios, MegaZam, Keldeo, Mega Gardevoir and Serperior. Thanks to the ability to set its own TR, now it can revert the enemy's Speed boosts against itself. Both its abilities can help it a lot, either boosting its attacks with Refrigerate or preventing it from taking damage from hazards and statuses. Its STABs combination can allow it to hit supereffectively many strong threat of the actual metagame, including Thundurus, Zapdos, Gengar, Venusaur (either normal or megaevolved), Garchomp and even less frequent mons like Dragonite and Nidoking. It can work also as a supporter: it can set hazards, TR, Screens and spread paralysis and has a reliable recovery. At last, Surf can help it to deal with some of its weaknesses (Rock- and Fire-types).
Sample set(s):
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Refrigerate/Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Hyper Voice/Ice Beam
- Recover/Trick Room
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canno
formerly The Reptile
Typing:
Stats: 128 (+5) / 87 (+10) / 92 (+20) / 114 (+15) / 117 (+25) / 63 (+5) [BST 600]
Abilities: Refrigerate / Snow Warning
Movepool additions: Volt Switch / Wild Charge / Wish
Niche in the metagame: This Aurorus is a very strange one. While it has insane bulk in 128/92/117, it's typing kind of holds it back due to the common weaknesses that Ice has, along with a new weakness to Ground. Meanwhile, Ice / Electric would be an insane STAB combo but it is held back by its low-ish speed. Still, Aurorus has good things going for it. For one, it resists BoltBeam meaning it, which is a nice asset to have. While it doesn't have that many resists, what resists it does have are pretty good. Aside from BoltBeam, it also resists Flying which is a neat little resist to have.
While it doesn't have reliable recovery, it has Wish Protect as a way to heal itself and its teammates. With 128 HP, those are some big wishes. Not only that, but Aurorus also have Volt Switch to safety bring in something thanks to its low speed. What really makes Aurorus shine is its abilities - Refrigerate makes its Ice STAB hit harder than 114 would lead you to believe while Snow Warning lets it get residual damage and also kind of powers up its Ice STAB in the sense that it can use Blizzard. On a lesser note, while I don't think Aurorus is going to make Hail teams viable by itself, it is definitely a good boost to them.
Sample set(s):
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs / Assault Vest
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt / Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power / Freeze-Dry / Dragon Tail
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Refrigerate / Snow Warning
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Hyper Voice / Freeze-Dry
- Wish
- Protect / Dragon Tail
- Volt Switch
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Hyper Voice
- Wish
- Protect
Code:
Aurorus @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
- Rock Polish
- Calm Mind / Earth Power / Freeze-Dry
Code:
Aurorus @ Icy Rock
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Blizzard
- Volt Switch
- Earth Power
- Wish / Encore / Dragon Tail
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Aurorus:
Typing:
Stats: 150 (+27) / 77 / 78 (+6) / 113 (+14) / 100 (+8) / 82 (+24)
Abilities: Mold Breaker / Multiscale
Movepool additions: Spikes / Recover / Power Gem
Niche in the metagame: Aurorus, thanks to its new Ice / Ground typing, can work as an amazing special wall / pivot against a lot of special attackers such as non-Calm Mind Clefable, Specially Biased Kyurem-B, Manaphy, Mega Diancie, Raikou, Rotom-Wash, Slowbro, Starmie, Thundurus, and Life Orb Tornadus-T. It also even tanks some physical attacks with investment such as +1 Adamant Mega Altaria's Pixilate-boosted Return if Stealth Rock isn't up, Mega Pinsir's Close Combat, non-Life Orb Bisharp's Iron Head, and any move Tyranitar normally runs. Mold Breaker provides an amazing utility ability as it allows Aurorus to Earth Power Rotom-W while also being able to set up Spikes much easier. Mold Breaker also gets past Mega Venusaur's Thick Fat, which would allow Mega Venusaur to win 1v1. Multiscale is a really nice ability as well since with Aurorus' new typing and decent bulk, it can tank any one super effective hit and proceed to fire back with a powerful STAB Freeze-Dry (against Water-, Flying-, and Grass-types) or Earth Power (against Fire- and Steel-types). Multiscale is proven even more effective thanks to it now gaining access to Recover, meaning it can reactivate its Multiscale multiple times throughout the match. Spikes gives Aurorus a less prominent entry hazard to lay down and is able to carve a niche over other Spikes setters such as Ferrothorn and Armaldo thanks to Mold Breaker, which allows Aurorus an easier time setting up Spikes against Magic Bounce users since they cannot bounce back the Spikes like they can against Ferrothorn or Armaldo (although Ferrothorn and Armaldo can threaten Mega Diancie with super effective STAB). It also fits better as a team's Ground type because the only Ground-type Spike user in the metagame, Armaldo, has an arguably worse offensive typing, making Aurorus a better offensive Spiker while also providing utility thanks to Mold Breaker. That is not to say that Aurorus is just delegated to being a defensive pivot as with its base 113 Special Attack and 82 Speed, it can be amazing cleaner with its natural access to Rock Polish and amazing neutral STAB coverage. Power Gem gives such sets a way around some checks such as Talonflame and a special variant of EdgeQuake coverage, which is amazing neutral coverage alongside its Ice-type STAB. A bulky Calm Mind set can also be used as it has great neutral STAB coverage and access to reliable recovery; however, it is very susceptible to status which ends up making Multiscale null and void.
Sample set(s):
Typing:
Stats: 150 (+27) / 77 / 78 (+6) / 113 (+14) / 100 (+8) / 82 (+24)
Abilities: Mold Breaker / Multiscale
Movepool additions: Spikes / Recover / Power Gem
Niche in the metagame: Aurorus, thanks to its new Ice / Ground typing, can work as an amazing special wall / pivot against a lot of special attackers such as non-Calm Mind Clefable, Specially Biased Kyurem-B, Manaphy, Mega Diancie, Raikou, Rotom-Wash, Slowbro, Starmie, Thundurus, and Life Orb Tornadus-T. It also even tanks some physical attacks with investment such as +1 Adamant Mega Altaria's Pixilate-boosted Return if Stealth Rock isn't up, Mega Pinsir's Close Combat, non-Life Orb Bisharp's Iron Head, and any move Tyranitar normally runs. Mold Breaker provides an amazing utility ability as it allows Aurorus to Earth Power Rotom-W while also being able to set up Spikes much easier. Mold Breaker also gets past Mega Venusaur's Thick Fat, which would allow Mega Venusaur to win 1v1. Multiscale is a really nice ability as well since with Aurorus' new typing and decent bulk, it can tank any one super effective hit and proceed to fire back with a powerful STAB Freeze-Dry (against Water-, Flying-, and Grass-types) or Earth Power (against Fire- and Steel-types). Multiscale is proven even more effective thanks to it now gaining access to Recover, meaning it can reactivate its Multiscale multiple times throughout the match. Spikes gives Aurorus a less prominent entry hazard to lay down and is able to carve a niche over other Spikes setters such as Ferrothorn and Armaldo thanks to Mold Breaker, which allows Aurorus an easier time setting up Spikes against Magic Bounce users since they cannot bounce back the Spikes like they can against Ferrothorn or Armaldo (although Ferrothorn and Armaldo can threaten Mega Diancie with super effective STAB). It also fits better as a team's Ground type because the only Ground-type Spike user in the metagame, Armaldo, has an arguably worse offensive typing, making Aurorus a better offensive Spiker while also providing utility thanks to Mold Breaker. That is not to say that Aurorus is just delegated to being a defensive pivot as with its base 113 Special Attack and 82 Speed, it can be amazing cleaner with its natural access to Rock Polish and amazing neutral STAB coverage. Power Gem gives such sets a way around some checks such as Talonflame and a special variant of EdgeQuake coverage, which is amazing neutral coverage alongside its Ice-type STAB. A bulky Calm Mind set can also be used as it has great neutral STAB coverage and access to reliable recovery; however, it is very susceptible to status which ends up making Multiscale null and void.
vs. Clefable
0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 70-84 (14 - 16.9%) -- possible 8HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Clefable Flamethrower vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 90-108 (18.1 - 21.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 99-117 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 99-117 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- 87% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Kyurem-Black
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 142-169 (28.5 - 34%) -- 1.8% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Earth Power vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 95-113 (19.1 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 140-166 (35.8 - 42.4%) -- 85.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Manaphy
252 SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus in Rain: 236-282 (47.4 - 56.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Manaphy Surf vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 194-230 (39 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 168-200 (46 - 54.7%) -- 98.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Mega Diancie
16 Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 202-238 (40.6 - 47.8%) -- 5.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 130-154 (26.1 - 30.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Mega Diancie: 222-264 (92.1 - 109.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Raikou
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Shadow Ball vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 87-103 (17.5 - 20.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Hidden Power Grass vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 130-154 (26.1 - 30.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Raikou: 216-254 (65.6 - 77.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Rotom-Wash
0 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 180-212 (36.2 - 42.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Rotom-W: 204-240 (67.3 - 79.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Slowbro
0 SpA Slowbro Scald vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 126-150 (25.3 - 30.1%) -- 94.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 24 SpD Slowbro: 198-234 (50.2 - 59.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Starmie
252 SpA Life Orb Starmie Hydro Pump vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 283-335 (56.9 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Starmie: 192-228 (73.2 - 87%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Thundurus
252 SpA Life Orb Thundurus Focus Blast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 239-283 (48 - 56.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Thundurus: 204-240 (68.2 - 80.2%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Tornadus-T
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 296-351 (59.5 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 146-173 (29.3 - 34.8%) -- 11.2% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 204-242 (68.2 - 80.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Miscellaneous
+1 252+ Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 390-460 (78.4 - 92.5%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Pinsir Close Combat vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 366-432 (73.6 - 86.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Bisharp Iron Head vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 344-408 (69.2 - 82%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tyranitar Crunch vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 165-195 (33.1 - 39.2%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 205-243 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- 14.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 144-170 (42.2 - 49.8%) -- 87.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 156-186 (31.3 - 37.4%) -- 79% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 196+ SpD Heatran: 312-372 (81 - 96.6%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Heatran Fire Blast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 260-308 (52.3 - 61.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. Air Balloon Heatran: 0-0 (0 - 0%) -- aim for the horn next time
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Aqua Jet vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 294-348 (59.1 - 70%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 204-240 (53.1 - 62.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 234-276 (47 - 55.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 144 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 248-294 (74.4 - 88.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 406-478 (81.6 - 96.1%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 336-400 (104 - 123.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Kabutops Waterfall vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 385-455 (77.4 - 91.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kabutops: 186-218 (64.8 - 75.9%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Armaldo: 162-192 (41.1 - 48.7%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Armaldo Earthquake vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 214-253 (43 - 50.9%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 70-84 (14 - 16.9%) -- possible 8HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Clefable Flamethrower vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 90-108 (18.1 - 21.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 99-117 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 99-117 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- 87% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Kyurem-Black
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 142-169 (28.5 - 34%) -- 1.8% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Earth Power vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 95-113 (19.1 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 140-166 (35.8 - 42.4%) -- 85.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Manaphy
252 SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus in Rain: 236-282 (47.4 - 56.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Manaphy Surf vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 194-230 (39 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 168-200 (46 - 54.7%) -- 98.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Mega Diancie
16 Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 202-238 (40.6 - 47.8%) -- 5.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 130-154 (26.1 - 30.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Mega Diancie: 222-264 (92.1 - 109.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Raikou
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Shadow Ball vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 87-103 (17.5 - 20.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Hidden Power Grass vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 130-154 (26.1 - 30.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Raikou: 216-254 (65.6 - 77.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Rotom-Wash
0 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 180-212 (36.2 - 42.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Rotom-W: 204-240 (67.3 - 79.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Slowbro
0 SpA Slowbro Scald vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 126-150 (25.3 - 30.1%) -- 94.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 24 SpD Slowbro: 198-234 (50.2 - 59.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Starmie
252 SpA Life Orb Starmie Hydro Pump vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 283-335 (56.9 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Starmie: 192-228 (73.2 - 87%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Thundurus
252 SpA Life Orb Thundurus Focus Blast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 239-283 (48 - 56.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Thundurus: 204-240 (68.2 - 80.2%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Tornadus-T
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 296-351 (59.5 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 146-173 (29.3 - 34.8%) -- 11.2% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 204-242 (68.2 - 80.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Miscellaneous
+1 252+ Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 390-460 (78.4 - 92.5%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Pinsir Close Combat vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 366-432 (73.6 - 86.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Bisharp Iron Head vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 344-408 (69.2 - 82%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tyranitar Crunch vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 165-195 (33.1 - 39.2%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 205-243 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- 14.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 144-170 (42.2 - 49.8%) -- 87.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 156-186 (31.3 - 37.4%) -- 79% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 196+ SpD Heatran: 312-372 (81 - 96.6%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Heatran Fire Blast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 260-308 (52.3 - 61.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. Air Balloon Heatran: 0-0 (0 - 0%) -- aim for the horn next time
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Aqua Jet vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 294-348 (59.1 - 70%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 204-240 (53.1 - 62.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 234-276 (47 - 55.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 144 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 248-294 (74.4 - 88.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 406-478 (81.6 - 96.1%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 336-400 (104 - 123.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Kabutops Waterfall vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 385-455 (77.4 - 91.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kabutops: 186-218 (64.8 - 75.9%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Armaldo: 162-192 (41.1 - 48.7%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Armaldo Earthquake vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 214-253 (43 - 50.9%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Altaria: 283-338 (97.2 - 116.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 359-424 (93.4 - 110.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Bisharp: 510-603 (188.1 - 222.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Breloom: 447-530 (171.2 - 203%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Celebi: 296-351 (73.2 - 86.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Celebi: 382-452 (94.5 - 111.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 144 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 439-517 (131.8 - 155.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 173-204 (43.9 - 51.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Excadrill: 359-424 (84.6 - 100%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 146-173 (41.4 - 49.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 265-312 (75.2 - 88.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 176+ SpD Jirachi: 291-346 (72 - 85.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 250-294 (63.9 - 75.1%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 237-281 (74.2 - 88%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 307-361 (96.2 - 113.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latios: 273-322 (91.3 - 107.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Metagross: 351-416 (116.6 - 138.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 32 SpD Assault Vest Raikou: 244-291 (76 - 90.6%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 169-200 (55.7 - 66%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 248 HP / 200 SpD Mega Scizor: 281-333 (81.9 - 97%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 226-268 (67.6 - 80.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 338-400 (101.1 - 119.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 257-304 (75.3 - 89.1%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 252-299 (70.1 - 83.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Mold Breaker Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 328-385 (91.3 - 107.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 359-424 (93.4 - 110.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Bisharp: 510-603 (188.1 - 222.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Breloom: 447-530 (171.2 - 203%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Celebi: 296-351 (73.2 - 86.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Celebi: 382-452 (94.5 - 111.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 144 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 439-517 (131.8 - 155.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 173-204 (43.9 - 51.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Excadrill: 359-424 (84.6 - 100%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 146-173 (41.4 - 49.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 265-312 (75.2 - 88.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 176+ SpD Jirachi: 291-346 (72 - 85.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 250-294 (63.9 - 75.1%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 237-281 (74.2 - 88%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 307-361 (96.2 - 113.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latios: 273-322 (91.3 - 107.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Metagross: 351-416 (116.6 - 138.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 32 SpD Assault Vest Raikou: 244-291 (76 - 90.6%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 169-200 (55.7 - 66%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 248 HP / 200 SpD Mega Scizor: 281-333 (81.9 - 97%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 226-268 (67.6 - 80.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 338-400 (101.1 - 119.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 257-304 (75.3 - 89.1%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 252-299 (70.1 - 83.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Mold Breaker Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 328-385 (91.3 - 107.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Sample set(s):
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Mold Breaker / Multiscale
EVs: 224 HP / 252 SpD / 32 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Spikes / Power Gem
- Recover
Ability: Mold Breaker / Multiscale
EVs: 224 HP / 252 SpD / 32 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Spikes / Power Gem
- Recover
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt / Power Gem / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Rock Polish
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt / Power Gem / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Rock Polish
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 224 HP / 252 Def / 32 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Recover
- Calm Mind
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 224 HP / 252 Def / 32 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Recover
- Calm Mind
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Ice/Ground idea super greninja'd by NV. Still gonna try it.
Typing : Ice / Ground
Stats 123(+7)/77(+3)/72(+13)/99(+12)/92(+30)/58(+4) -> 130/80/85/111/122/62 [BST:600]
Abilities : Refrigerate / Regenerator
Movepool Additions : Wish / Heal Bell / Baton Pass
Justification : Aururos always looked like a support Pokemon, from its stats to its movepool. Unfortunately Ice sucks defensively, so I decided to focus on balancing it out (a bit). Ice/Ground is a stellar offensive typing, having almost perfect neutral coverage. Its stats are very balanced, having great 130/95/122 bulk, while having OK 111 special attack. I even gave it enough speed to outspeed TTar if running similar spreads. Due to having great coverage, I expounded on its supportive stats and gave it Wish and Heal Bell, to heal itself and teammates, and Baton Pass so it can gain momentum and safely bring in a teammate. Regenerator enables it to WishPass quite efficently, making it an even more effective cleric. It kept its original ability Refridgerate to provide it with powerful Hyper Voices, so the choice of abilities lie between power or longivity. Its a really balanced Pokemon that has a variety of sets.
Sample Set(s) :
Typing : Ice / Ground
Stats 123(+7)/77(+3)/72(+13)/99(+12)/92(+30)/58(+4) -> 130/80/85/111/122/62 [BST:600]
Abilities : Refrigerate / Regenerator
Movepool Additions : Wish / Heal Bell / Baton Pass
Justification : Aururos always looked like a support Pokemon, from its stats to its movepool. Unfortunately Ice sucks defensively, so I decided to focus on balancing it out (a bit). Ice/Ground is a stellar offensive typing, having almost perfect neutral coverage. Its stats are very balanced, having great 130/95/122 bulk, while having OK 111 special attack. I even gave it enough speed to outspeed TTar if running similar spreads. Due to having great coverage, I expounded on its supportive stats and gave it Wish and Heal Bell, to heal itself and teammates, and Baton Pass so it can gain momentum and safely bring in a teammate. Regenerator enables it to WishPass quite efficently, making it an even more effective cleric. It kept its original ability Refridgerate to provide it with powerful Hyper Voices, so the choice of abilities lie between power or longivity. Its a really balanced Pokemon that has a variety of sets.
Sample Set(s) :
Bulky CM
Aururos @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Ability: Refridgerate
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Wish
- Hyper Voice
- Protect
Cleric
Aurorus @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Ability: Regenerator / Refridgerate
Calm Nature
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Ice Beam / Hyper Voice
- Earth Power / Baton Pass / Encore
Specs
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Ability: Refridgerate
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Baton Pass
Scarf
Aurorus @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Spe / 252 SpA / 4 HP
Ability : Refridgerate
- Hyper Voice
- Earth Power
- Baton Pass
- Thunderbolt
RegenVest
Aurorus @ Assault Vest
EVs: 252 SpA / 16 SpD / 240 HP
Ability: Regenerator
Modest Nature
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Tail
Aururos @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Ability: Refridgerate
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Wish
- Hyper Voice
- Protect
Cleric
Aurorus @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Ability: Regenerator / Refridgerate
Calm Nature
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Ice Beam / Hyper Voice
- Earth Power / Baton Pass / Encore
Specs
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Ability: Refridgerate
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Baton Pass
Scarf
Aurorus @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Spe / 252 SpA / 4 HP
Ability : Refridgerate
- Hyper Voice
- Earth Power
- Baton Pass
- Thunderbolt
RegenVest
Aurorus @ Assault Vest
EVs: 252 SpA / 16 SpD / 240 HP
Ability: Regenerator
Modest Nature
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Tail
The following submission is from user Angry1. ;)
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Aurorus
Typing:
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Stats: 123+17 / 77+13 / 72+3 / 99+21 / 92+3 / 58+22 --> 140 / 90 / 75 / 120 / 95 / 80 (BST 600)
Abilities: Refrigerate / Pixilate
Movepool additions: Tail Glow / Play Rough / Moonblast
Niche in the metagame: While Kyurem-B is a very strong physical Dragon type, which sets a Substitute then begins a sweep with Dragon claw/Outrage and coverage options, sadly, without Ice STAB, Aurorus is a strong special Fairy type, which sets up Tail Glow and dominates everything with -ate boosted STAB Hyper Voice. It can go mixed with Play Rough, and also is unpredictable with both Refrigerate and Pixilate. Alternatively, it can run a Choice Scarf nicely with its 80 Speed and just delete everything from existence by clicking on HV. Its 80 Spe also allows it to outspeed a lot of different threats like TankChomp and non-speed-invested Lando-T/Gliscor while OHKO'ing them. This Aurorus outclasses a lot of other Tail Glow users: Manaphy for example has only 100 SpA and the best STAB it has is Scald, which is 80 BP before STAB, while Aurorus has Hyper-ate, which has 117 BP before STAB and also has a humongous 120 SpA. Aurorus can set up on a lot of Stallmons, to break them more easily later on. But this Pokemon is countered by nearly ALL Steel mons, making it non-OP.
Sample set(s):
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Aurorus
Typing:
Stats: 123+17 / 77+13 / 72+3 / 99+21 / 92+3 / 58+22 --> 140 / 90 / 75 / 120 / 95 / 80 (BST 600)
Abilities: Refrigerate / Pixilate
Movepool additions: Tail Glow / Play Rough / Moonblast
Niche in the metagame: While Kyurem-B is a very strong physical Dragon type, which sets a Substitute then begins a sweep with Dragon claw/Outrage and coverage options, sadly, without Ice STAB, Aurorus is a strong special Fairy type, which sets up Tail Glow and dominates everything with -ate boosted STAB Hyper Voice. It can go mixed with Play Rough, and also is unpredictable with both Refrigerate and Pixilate. Alternatively, it can run a Choice Scarf nicely with its 80 Speed and just delete everything from existence by clicking on HV. Its 80 Spe also allows it to outspeed a lot of different threats like TankChomp and non-speed-invested Lando-T/Gliscor while OHKO'ing them. This Aurorus outclasses a lot of other Tail Glow users: Manaphy for example has only 100 SpA and the best STAB it has is Scald, which is 80 BP before STAB, while Aurorus has Hyper-ate, which has 117 BP before STAB and also has a humongous 120 SpA. Aurorus can set up on a lot of Stallmons, to break them more easily later on. But this Pokemon is countered by nearly ALL Steel mons, making it non-OP.
Sample set(s):
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Refrigerate/Pixilate
EVs: 252 SpA/4 SpD/252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast/Ice beam (Moon if Refrigerate, Ice if Pixilate)
- Tail Glow
- Earth Power
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Aurorus
Typing:
/
Stats: 123 (+14) / 77 / 72 (+35) / 99 (+15) / 92 (+15) / 58 --> 137 / 77 / 107 / 114 / 107 / 58 (BST: 600)
Abilities: Refrigerate / Magic Guard
Movepool additions: Psyshock, Recover, Icicle Crash
Niche in the metagame: With an Ice / Psychic typing, Aurorus would have a better coverage with its STAB moves, hitting Dragon-, Fighting-, Flying-, Grass-, Ground-, and Poison-type Pokemon for super effective STAB-boosted damage. In addition to this, Aurorus's new typing and defenses allow it to switch into and take a lot more hits from a more common range of Pokemon, such as Alakazam, Mega Alakazam, Celebi, Latias, Clefable, and Latios. With 137 / 107 / 107 bulk, Aurorus has an excuse for having low Speed and can live a lot more hits from both physical and special attackers. With 114 Special Attack, Aurorus can now hit more Pokemon for more damage and not have to be as worried about being KOed because of its bulk. With Refrigerate, Aurorus can have access to a wider range of stronger, STAB-boosted Ice-type moves. Alternatively, with Magic Guard, Aurorus can switch into Pokemon even when Stealth Rock and other entry hazards are up, making it more reliable for teams in general. This also means that Aurorus's bulk doesn't go to complete waste when used versus hazard setting teams. Psyshock allows Aurorus to have another STAB-boosted Psychic-type move that it can use to hit specially defensive or physically frail Pokemon such as Chansey and Keldeo. Recover provides Aurorus with a means of recovery for when it's using Refrigerate versus entry hazard setting teams, so that it doesn't faint so fast. Icicle Crash is for those gimmicky players that like to run unviable/goofy sets for random Pokemon. All of this means that Aurorus has a new intended role of a bulky special attacker. With this new typing, Aurorus hits less types super effectively, and it makes it gives Aurorus the same amount of weaknesses, making up for its newly found bulk. For example, Aurorus is now threatened by Bug-, Dark-, Fire-, and Ghost-types such as Scizor, Volcarona, Weavile, Hoopa-U, Bisharp, Talonflame, Mega Charizard Y, Heatran, Mega Sableye, and Gengar. However, this now means that Aurorus can now threaten Fighting- and Poison-types such as Chesnaught, Mega Lopunny, Keldeo, Nidoking, and the rare Crobat.
Sample set(s):
Typing:
Stats: 123 (+14) / 77 / 72 (+35) / 99 (+15) / 92 (+15) / 58 --> 137 / 77 / 107 / 114 / 107 / 58 (BST: 600)
Abilities: Refrigerate / Magic Guard
Movepool additions: Psyshock, Recover, Icicle Crash
Niche in the metagame: With an Ice / Psychic typing, Aurorus would have a better coverage with its STAB moves, hitting Dragon-, Fighting-, Flying-, Grass-, Ground-, and Poison-type Pokemon for super effective STAB-boosted damage. In addition to this, Aurorus's new typing and defenses allow it to switch into and take a lot more hits from a more common range of Pokemon, such as Alakazam, Mega Alakazam, Celebi, Latias, Clefable, and Latios. With 137 / 107 / 107 bulk, Aurorus has an excuse for having low Speed and can live a lot more hits from both physical and special attackers. With 114 Special Attack, Aurorus can now hit more Pokemon for more damage and not have to be as worried about being KOed because of its bulk. With Refrigerate, Aurorus can have access to a wider range of stronger, STAB-boosted Ice-type moves. Alternatively, with Magic Guard, Aurorus can switch into Pokemon even when Stealth Rock and other entry hazards are up, making it more reliable for teams in general. This also means that Aurorus's bulk doesn't go to complete waste when used versus hazard setting teams. Psyshock allows Aurorus to have another STAB-boosted Psychic-type move that it can use to hit specially defensive or physically frail Pokemon such as Chansey and Keldeo. Recover provides Aurorus with a means of recovery for when it's using Refrigerate versus entry hazard setting teams, so that it doesn't faint so fast. Icicle Crash is for those gimmicky players that like to run unviable/goofy sets for random Pokemon. All of this means that Aurorus has a new intended role of a bulky special attacker. With this new typing, Aurorus hits less types super effectively, and it makes it gives Aurorus the same amount of weaknesses, making up for its newly found bulk. For example, Aurorus is now threatened by Bug-, Dark-, Fire-, and Ghost-types such as Scizor, Volcarona, Weavile, Hoopa-U, Bisharp, Talonflame, Mega Charizard Y, Heatran, Mega Sableye, and Gengar. However, this now means that Aurorus can now threaten Fighting- and Poison-types such as Chesnaught, Mega Lopunny, Keldeo, Nidoking, and the rare Crobat.
Sample set(s):
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Freeze-Dry
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Earth Power
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Freeze-Dry
- Recover / Earth Power (Recover if want to stay alive longer, Earth Power if being offensive attacker)
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Aurorus:
Typing:
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Stats: 123 / 77 / 90 (+18) / 130 (+31) / 110 (+18) / 70 (+12) (BST 600)
Abilities: Refrigerate / Intimidate
Movepool additions: Moonblast / Moonlight / Power Gem
Niche in the metagame:
Aurorus' role in the metagame would to be a very powerful wallbreaker with Refrigerate-boosted Hyper Voices and 130 Special Attack. Not much would like to switch in to this monster, bar incredibly bulky things such as Chansey. Ice-Fairy is generally a pretty good offensive typing, but with both STABs being walled by the ever-present Steel types, it would balance out. Granted, it is a terrible defensive typing, weak to common types such as Steel and Fire as well as some less common types such as Rock and Poison. Moonblast is an obligatory STAB move, and I think it is justified by the fact that it only evolves at night. Moonlight is a recovery move that, along with good 123 / 90 / 110 bulk with Intimidate, allows Aurorus to survive awhile. I think the best set would probably be Rock Polish, becuase once it got set up, it would tear through offensive teams which are everywhere rn. The other sets are mostly self-explanatory.
Offensive Calcs:
Defensive Calcs:
Sample sets:
Typing:
Stats: 123 / 77 / 90 (+18) / 130 (+31) / 110 (+18) / 70 (+12) (BST 600)
Abilities: Refrigerate / Intimidate
Movepool additions: Moonblast / Moonlight / Power Gem
Niche in the metagame:
Aurorus' role in the metagame would to be a very powerful wallbreaker with Refrigerate-boosted Hyper Voices and 130 Special Attack. Not much would like to switch in to this monster, bar incredibly bulky things such as Chansey. Ice-Fairy is generally a pretty good offensive typing, but with both STABs being walled by the ever-present Steel types, it would balance out. Granted, it is a terrible defensive typing, weak to common types such as Steel and Fire as well as some less common types such as Rock and Poison. Moonblast is an obligatory STAB move, and I think it is justified by the fact that it only evolves at night. Moonlight is a recovery move that, along with good 123 / 90 / 110 bulk with Intimidate, allows Aurorus to survive awhile. I think the best set would probably be Rock Polish, becuase once it got set up, it would tear through offensive teams which are everywhere rn. The other sets are mostly self-explanatory.
Offensive Calcs:
versus comon OU threats:
252 SpA Life Orb Aurorus Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 359-424 (118 - 139.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 286-337 (96.2 - 113.4%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 226-266 (57.3 - 67.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Life Orb Aurorus Moonblast vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 203-239 (55.6 - 65.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 96 SpD Mega Altaria: 437-515 (123.7 - 145.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
steels hard counter it so it wouldn't be broken
252 SpA Life Orb Aurorus Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 359-424 (118 - 139.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 286-337 (96.2 - 113.4%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 226-266 (57.3 - 67.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Life Orb Aurorus Moonblast vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 203-239 (55.6 - 65.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 96 SpD Mega Altaria: 437-515 (123.7 - 145.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
steels hard counter it so it wouldn't be broken
Defensive Calcs:
-1 252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 195-229 (50.3 - 59.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252+ Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 408-480 (105.4 - 124%) -- guaranteed OHKO
-1 80- Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 224-266 (57.8 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aurorus: 288-339 (74.4 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252+ Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 408-480 (105.4 - 124%) -- guaranteed OHKO
-1 80- Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 224-266 (57.8 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aurorus: 288-339 (74.4 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Sample sets:
Rock Polish:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Rock Polish
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-Dry
SubCM:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: not really sure on these
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Ice Beam / Moonlight / Freeze-Dry
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
Specs Wallbreaker:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-Dry
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-Dry
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Rock Polish
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-Dry
SubCM:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: not really sure on these
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Ice Beam / Moonlight / Freeze-Dry
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
Specs Wallbreaker:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-Dry
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-Dry
Aurorus
Typing:
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Stats: 125 (+2) / 90 (+13) / 80 (+8) / 120 (+21) / 100 (+8) / 85 (+27) (BST 600)
Abilities: Magic Guard / Sheer Force
Movepool additions: Volt Switch / Wish / Power Gem
Niche in the metagame:
With access to Magic Guard and STAB Volt Switch, Aurorus carves out a unique niche as an Ice type which can switch around and provide momentum throughout the game as an offensive pivot. Ice / Electric is a great offensive typing which allows Aurorus to exert immediate pressure especially against defensive teams, while taking advantage of opposing switches with Volt Switch. A base Speed of 85 ensures that Aurorus can outspeed most defensive threats, and max speed Bisharp and Breloom even with a Modest nature, while its base Special Attack stat of 120 in combination with a potential recoilfree Life Orb boost back up its already decently powerful STAB attacks. Aurorus' secondary ability Sheer Force sacrifices longevity and the ability to switch around freely for an even greater power boost, and takes good advantage of its most commonly used moves (Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Earth Power). With Sheer Force, this Aurorus is somewhat comparable to OU Theorymon Kyurem, making up for the slightly lower power and speed with its useful secondary typing and a generally better special movepool.
Wish and Power Gem are both reasonable options on Aurorus, though they face rather strong competition for a moveslot by the more standard options. Wish works well with Aurorus' respectable bulk and immunity to passive damage, turning it into a potent stallbreaker which can easily deal with weaker attacks and pass huge Wishes to its teammates. Power Gem on the other hand can be run as an additional coverage move on Aurorus in order to deal with threats such as Kyurem-B, Charizard X and Volcarona more effectively, should they prove to be especially problematic for the team.
Sample set: Choice Scarf
Sample set: All-Out-Attacker
Sample set: Rock Polish
Typing:
Stats: 125 (+2) / 90 (+13) / 80 (+8) / 120 (+21) / 100 (+8) / 85 (+27) (BST 600)
Abilities: Magic Guard / Sheer Force
Movepool additions: Volt Switch / Wish / Power Gem
Niche in the metagame:
With access to Magic Guard and STAB Volt Switch, Aurorus carves out a unique niche as an Ice type which can switch around and provide momentum throughout the game as an offensive pivot. Ice / Electric is a great offensive typing which allows Aurorus to exert immediate pressure especially against defensive teams, while taking advantage of opposing switches with Volt Switch. A base Speed of 85 ensures that Aurorus can outspeed most defensive threats, and max speed Bisharp and Breloom even with a Modest nature, while its base Special Attack stat of 120 in combination with a potential recoilfree Life Orb boost back up its already decently powerful STAB attacks. Aurorus' secondary ability Sheer Force sacrifices longevity and the ability to switch around freely for an even greater power boost, and takes good advantage of its most commonly used moves (Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Earth Power). With Sheer Force, this Aurorus is somewhat comparable to OU Theorymon Kyurem, making up for the slightly lower power and speed with its useful secondary typing and a generally better special movepool.
Wish and Power Gem are both reasonable options on Aurorus, though they face rather strong competition for a moveslot by the more standard options. Wish works well with Aurorus' respectable bulk and immunity to passive damage, turning it into a potent stallbreaker which can easily deal with weaker attacks and pass huge Wishes to its teammates. Power Gem on the other hand can be run as an additional coverage move on Aurorus in order to deal with threats such as Kyurem-B, Charizard X and Volcarona more effectively, should they prove to be especially problematic for the team.
Sample set: Choice Scarf
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Volt Switch
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Freeze-Dry / Thunderbolt
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard / Sheer Force
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Earth Power
- Volt Switch / Freeze Dry
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rock Polish
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Earth Power
Aurorus:
Typing: Ice / Fire
Stats: 133(+10) / 77+ / 92(+20) / 146(+47) / 92+ / 58+ (BST 600)
Abilities: Refrigerate/Drought
Movepool additions: Weather Ball/ Solar Beam/ Overheat
Niche in the metagame: The biggest niche this Pokemon has is it Typing, which will be completely unique in this metagame otherwise, Offensively it STAB hits Super Effective on Ice, Steel, Grass, Dragon, Flying, Ground and Bug, and Takes half damage on Grass, Fairy, and Bug + gets 4x Resist on Ice. It's weaknesses are 4x Rock (In hich it gets coverage by Flash Cannon or Solar Beam) and 2x on Ground, Water, and Fighting. It also notably plays an interesting sun mon by both stabs hitting Grass-type (which can take advantage of the sun) and 2 of Sun boosted Fire move Resistant Types(Dragon and Water) Super Effective. Along with its nice bulk and SpAtk stat comes its Trick Room viability with its Speed Stat, while not very common in the OU metagame, It can play the role of a heavy hitting Choice Spec player nicely (in other works a great asset to a Trick Room team) and could even use weather ball on that set and be put into weather teams. Its also counters Hail teams very well. Also can have Calm Mind and Rock Polish for Set up sets.
Sample sets:
Sun Setter @ Heat Rock / Leftovers
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Flash Cannon/Substitute
Choiced @ Choice Specs
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Flash Cannon
Rock Polish @ Life Orb / Focus Stash
Ability: Refrigerate / Drought
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice/ Weather Ball
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Rock Polish
Calm Mind @ Leftovers / Life Orb
Ability: Refrigerate / Drought
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice / Solar Beam / Weather Ball
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Calm Mind
Typing: Ice / Fire
Stats: 133(+10) / 77+ / 92(+20) / 146(+47) / 92+ / 58+ (BST 600)
Abilities: Refrigerate/Drought
Movepool additions: Weather Ball/ Solar Beam/ Overheat
Niche in the metagame: The biggest niche this Pokemon has is it Typing, which will be completely unique in this metagame otherwise, Offensively it STAB hits Super Effective on Ice, Steel, Grass, Dragon, Flying, Ground and Bug, and Takes half damage on Grass, Fairy, and Bug + gets 4x Resist on Ice. It's weaknesses are 4x Rock (In hich it gets coverage by Flash Cannon or Solar Beam) and 2x on Ground, Water, and Fighting. It also notably plays an interesting sun mon by both stabs hitting Grass-type (which can take advantage of the sun) and 2 of Sun boosted Fire move Resistant Types(Dragon and Water) Super Effective. Along with its nice bulk and SpAtk stat comes its Trick Room viability with its Speed Stat, while not very common in the OU metagame, It can play the role of a heavy hitting Choice Spec player nicely (in other works a great asset to a Trick Room team) and could even use weather ball on that set and be put into weather teams. Its also counters Hail teams very well. Also can have Calm Mind and Rock Polish for Set up sets.
Sample sets:
Sun Setter @ Heat Rock / Leftovers
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Flash Cannon/Substitute
Choiced @ Choice Specs
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Flash Cannon
Rock Polish @ Life Orb / Focus Stash
Ability: Refrigerate / Drought
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice/ Weather Ball
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Rock Polish
Calm Mind @ Leftovers / Life Orb
Ability: Refrigerate / Drought
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice / Solar Beam / Weather Ball
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Calm Mind
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Alright everyone, we've had a very nice range of submission this time round with lots of different and interesting types to choose from! Below are the entries that are eligible for the poll, be sure to read through their justifications carefully, since they are an integral part of the submissions and show the level of thought put into them!
Aurorus
Stitch98
Typing:
Stats: 140 / 77 / 95 / 110 / 120 / 58
Abilities: Refrigerate, Magic Guard
Movepool additions: Recover, Trick Room, Surf
Niche in the metagame: With its incredible 140/95/120 bulk, now Aurorus can deal with some of the nastiest special attackers in OU, such as Latios, MegaZam, Keldeo, Mega Gardevoir and Serperior. Thanks to the ability to set its own TR, now it can revert the enemy's Speed boosts against itself. Both its abilities can help it a lot, either boosting its attacks with Refrigerate or preventing it from taking damage from hazards and statuses. Its STABs combination can allow it to hit supereffectively many strong threat of the actual metagame, including Thundurus, Zapdos, Gengar, Venusaur (either normal or megaevolved), Garchomp and even less frequent mons like Dragonite and Nidoking. It can work also as a supporter: it can set hazards, TR, Screens and spread paralysis and has a reliable recovery. At last, Surf can help it to deal with some of its weaknesses (Rock- and Fire-types).
Sample set:
Sample set:
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Refrigerate/Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Hyper Voice/Ice Beam
- Recover/Trick RoomThe Reptile
Typing:
Stats: 128 / 86 / 92 / 114 / 117 / 63
Abilities: Refrigerate, Snow Warning
Movepool additions: Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Wish
Niche in the metagame: This Aurorus is a very strange one. While it has insane bulk in 128/92/117, it's typing kind of holds it back due to the common weaknesses that Ice has, along with a new weakness to Ground. Meanwhile, Ice / Electric would be an insane STAB combo but it is held back by its low-ish speed. Still, Aurorus has good things going for it. For one, it resists BoltBeam meaning it, which is a nice asset to have. While it doesn't have that many resists, what resists it does have are pretty good. Aside from BoltBeam, it also resists Flying which is a neat little resist to have.
While it doesn't have reliable recovery, it has Wish Protect as a way to heal itself and its teammates. With 128 HP, those are some big wishes. Not only that, but Aurorus also have Volt Switch to safety bring in something thanks to its low speed. What really makes Aurorus shine is its abilities - Refrigerate makes its Ice STAB hit harder than 114 would lead you to believe while Snow Warning lets it get residual damage and also kind of powers up its Ice STAB in the sense that it can use Blizzard. On a lesser note, while I don't think Aurorus is going to make Hail teams viable by itself, it is definitely a good boost to them.
Sample sets:
While it doesn't have reliable recovery, it has Wish Protect as a way to heal itself and its teammates. With 128 HP, those are some big wishes. Not only that, but Aurorus also have Volt Switch to safety bring in something thanks to its low speed. What really makes Aurorus shine is its abilities - Refrigerate makes its Ice STAB hit harder than 114 would lead you to believe while Snow Warning lets it get residual damage and also kind of powers up its Ice STAB in the sense that it can use Blizzard. On a lesser note, while I don't think Aurorus is going to make Hail teams viable by itself, it is definitely a good boost to them.
Sample sets:
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs / Assault Vest
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt / Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power / Freeze-Dry / Dragon Tail
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Refrigerate / Snow Warning
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Hyper Voice / Freeze-Dry
- Wish
- Protect / Dragon Tail
- Volt Switch
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Hyper Voice
- Wish
- Protect
Code:
Aurorus @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
- Rock Polish
- Calm Mind / Earth Power / Freeze-Dry
Code:
Aurorus @ Icy Rock
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Blizzard
- Volt Switch
- Earth Power
- Wish / Encore / Dragon TailNV
Typing:
Stats: 150 / 77 / 78 / 113 / 100 / 82
Abilities: Mold Breaker, Multiscale
Movepool additions: Spikes, Recover, Power Gem
Niche in the metagame: Aurorus, thanks to its new Ice / Ground typing, can work as an amazing special wall / pivot against a lot of special attackers such as non-Calm Mind Clefable, Specially Biased Kyurem-B, Manaphy, Mega Diancie, Raikou, Rotom-Wash, Slowbro, Starmie, Thundurus, and Life Orb Tornadus-T. It also even tanks some physical attacks with investment such as +1 Adamant Mega Altaria's Pixilate-boosted Return if Stealth Rock isn't up, Mega Pinsir's Close Combat, non-Life Orb Bisharp's Iron Head, and any move Tyranitar normally runs. Mold Breaker provides an amazing utility ability as it allows Aurorus to Earth Power Rotom-W while also being able to set up Spikes much easier. Mold Breaker also gets past Mega Venusaur's Thick Fat, which would allow Mega Venusaur to win 1v1. Multiscale is a really nice ability as well since with Aurorus' new typing and decent bulk, it can tank any one super effective hit and proceed to fire back with a powerful STAB Freeze-Dry (against Water-, Flying-, and Grass-types) or Earth Power (against Fire- and Steel-types). Multiscale is proven even more effective thanks to it now gaining access to Recover, meaning it can reactivate its Multiscale multiple times throughout the match. Spikes gives Aurorus a less prominent entry hazard to lay down and is able to carve a niche over other Spikes setters such as Ferrothorn and Armaldo thanks to Mold Breaker, which allows Aurorus an easier time setting up Spikes against Magic Bounce users since they cannot bounce back the Spikes like they can against Ferrothorn or Armaldo (although Ferrothorn and Armaldo can threaten Mega Diancie with super effective STAB). It also fits better as a team's Ground type because the only Ground-type Spike user in the metagame, Armaldo, has an arguably worse offensive typing, making Aurorus a better offensive Spiker while also providing utility thanks to Mold Breaker. That is not to say that Aurorus is just delegated to being a defensive pivot as with its base 113 Special Attack and 82 Speed, it can be amazing cleaner with its natural access to Rock Polish and amazing neutral STAB coverage. Power Gem gives such sets a way around some checks such as Talonflame and a special variant of EdgeQuake coverage, which is amazing neutral coverage alongside its Ice-type STAB. A bulky Calm Mind set can also be used as it has great neutral STAB coverage and access to reliable recovery; however, it is very susceptible to status which ends up making Multiscale null and void.
Sample set: SpD Wall
Sample set: Rock Polish
Sample set: Calm Mind
vs. Clefable
0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 70-84 (14 - 16.9%) -- possible 8HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Clefable Flamethrower vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 90-108 (18.1 - 21.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 99-117 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 99-117 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- 87% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Kyurem-Black
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 142-169 (28.5 - 34%) -- 1.8% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Earth Power vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 95-113 (19.1 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 140-166 (35.8 - 42.4%) -- 85.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Manaphy
252 SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus in Rain: 236-282 (47.4 - 56.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Manaphy Surf vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 194-230 (39 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 168-200 (46 - 54.7%) -- 98.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Mega Diancie
16 Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 202-238 (40.6 - 47.8%) -- 5.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 130-154 (26.1 - 30.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Mega Diancie: 222-264 (92.1 - 109.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Raikou
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Shadow Ball vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 87-103 (17.5 - 20.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Hidden Power Grass vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 130-154 (26.1 - 30.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Raikou: 216-254 (65.6 - 77.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Rotom-Wash
0 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 180-212 (36.2 - 42.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Rotom-W: 204-240 (67.3 - 79.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Slowbro
0 SpA Slowbro Scald vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 126-150 (25.3 - 30.1%) -- 94.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 24 SpD Slowbro: 198-234 (50.2 - 59.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Starmie
252 SpA Life Orb Starmie Hydro Pump vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 283-335 (56.9 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Starmie: 192-228 (73.2 - 87%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Thundurus
252 SpA Life Orb Thundurus Focus Blast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 239-283 (48 - 56.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Thundurus: 204-240 (68.2 - 80.2%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Tornadus-T
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 296-351 (59.5 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 146-173 (29.3 - 34.8%) -- 11.2% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 204-242 (68.2 - 80.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Miscellaneous
+1 252+ Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 390-460 (78.4 - 92.5%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Pinsir Close Combat vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 366-432 (73.6 - 86.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Bisharp Iron Head vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 344-408 (69.2 - 82%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tyranitar Crunch vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 165-195 (33.1 - 39.2%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 205-243 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- 14.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 144-170 (42.2 - 49.8%) -- 87.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 156-186 (31.3 - 37.4%) -- 79% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 196+ SpD Heatran: 312-372 (81 - 96.6%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Heatran Fire Blast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 260-308 (52.3 - 61.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. Air Balloon Heatran: 0-0 (0 - 0%) -- aim for the horn next time
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Aqua Jet vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 294-348 (59.1 - 70%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 204-240 (53.1 - 62.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 234-276 (47 - 55.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 144 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 248-294 (74.4 - 88.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 406-478 (81.6 - 96.1%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 336-400 (104 - 123.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Kabutops Waterfall vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 385-455 (77.4 - 91.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kabutops: 186-218 (64.8 - 75.9%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Armaldo: 162-192 (41.1 - 48.7%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Armaldo Earthquake vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 214-253 (43 - 50.9%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 70-84 (14 - 16.9%) -- possible 8HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Clefable Flamethrower vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 90-108 (18.1 - 21.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 99-117 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 99-117 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- 87% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Kyurem-Black
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 142-169 (28.5 - 34%) -- 1.8% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Earth Power vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 95-113 (19.1 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 140-166 (35.8 - 42.4%) -- 85.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Manaphy
252 SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus in Rain: 236-282 (47.4 - 56.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Manaphy Surf vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 194-230 (39 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 168-200 (46 - 54.7%) -- 98.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Mega Diancie
16 Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 202-238 (40.6 - 47.8%) -- 5.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 130-154 (26.1 - 30.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Mega Diancie: 222-264 (92.1 - 109.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Raikou
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Shadow Ball vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 87-103 (17.5 - 20.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Hidden Power Grass vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 130-154 (26.1 - 30.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Raikou: 216-254 (65.6 - 77.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Rotom-Wash
0 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 180-212 (36.2 - 42.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Rotom-W: 204-240 (67.3 - 79.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Slowbro
0 SpA Slowbro Scald vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 126-150 (25.3 - 30.1%) -- 94.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 24 SpD Slowbro: 198-234 (50.2 - 59.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
vs. Starmie
252 SpA Life Orb Starmie Hydro Pump vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 283-335 (56.9 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Starmie: 192-228 (73.2 - 87%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Thundurus
252 SpA Life Orb Thundurus Focus Blast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 239-283 (48 - 56.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Thundurus: 204-240 (68.2 - 80.2%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
vs. Tornadus-T
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 296-351 (59.5 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 146-173 (29.3 - 34.8%) -- 11.2% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 204-242 (68.2 - 80.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Miscellaneous
+1 252+ Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 390-460 (78.4 - 92.5%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Pinsir Close Combat vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 366-432 (73.6 - 86.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Bisharp Iron Head vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 344-408 (69.2 - 82%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tyranitar Crunch vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 165-195 (33.1 - 39.2%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 205-243 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- 14.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 144-170 (42.2 - 49.8%) -- 87.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 156-186 (31.3 - 37.4%) -- 79% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 196+ SpD Heatran: 312-372 (81 - 96.6%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Heatran Fire Blast vs. 224 HP / 252+ SpD Aurorus: 260-308 (52.3 - 61.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. Air Balloon Heatran: 0-0 (0 - 0%) -- aim for the horn next time
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Aqua Jet vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 294-348 (59.1 - 70%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 204-240 (53.1 - 62.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 234-276 (47 - 55.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Earth Power vs. 144 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 248-294 (74.4 - 88.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 406-478 (81.6 - 96.1%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 336-400 (104 - 123.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Kabutops Waterfall vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 385-455 (77.4 - 91.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kabutops: 186-218 (64.8 - 75.9%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Armaldo: 162-192 (41.1 - 48.7%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Armaldo Earthquake vs. 224 HP / 0 Def Aurorus: 214-253 (43 - 50.9%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Altaria: 283-338 (97.2 - 116.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 359-424 (93.4 - 110.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Bisharp: 510-603 (188.1 - 222.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Breloom: 447-530 (171.2 - 203%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Celebi: 296-351 (73.2 - 86.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Celebi: 382-452 (94.5 - 111.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 144 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 439-517 (131.8 - 155.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 173-204 (43.9 - 51.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Excadrill: 359-424 (84.6 - 100%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 146-173 (41.4 - 49.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 265-312 (75.2 - 88.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 176+ SpD Jirachi: 291-346 (72 - 85.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 250-294 (63.9 - 75.1%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 237-281 (74.2 - 88%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 307-361 (96.2 - 113.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latios: 273-322 (91.3 - 107.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Metagross: 351-416 (116.6 - 138.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 32 SpD Assault Vest Raikou: 244-291 (76 - 90.6%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 169-200 (55.7 - 66%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 248 HP / 200 SpD Mega Scizor: 281-333 (81.9 - 97%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 226-268 (67.6 - 80.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 338-400 (101.1 - 119.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 257-304 (75.3 - 89.1%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 252-299 (70.1 - 83.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Mold Breaker Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 328-385 (91.3 - 107.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 359-424 (93.4 - 110.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Bisharp: 510-603 (188.1 - 222.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Breloom: 447-530 (171.2 - 203%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Celebi: 296-351 (73.2 - 86.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Celebi: 382-452 (94.5 - 111.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 144 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 439-517 (131.8 - 155.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 173-204 (43.9 - 51.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Excadrill: 359-424 (84.6 - 100%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 146-173 (41.4 - 49.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 265-312 (75.2 - 88.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 176+ SpD Jirachi: 291-346 (72 - 85.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 250-294 (63.9 - 75.1%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 237-281 (74.2 - 88%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 307-361 (96.2 - 113.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latios: 273-322 (91.3 - 107.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Metagross: 351-416 (116.6 - 138.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 32 SpD Assault Vest Raikou: 244-291 (76 - 90.6%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 169-200 (55.7 - 66%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 248 HP / 200 SpD Mega Scizor: 281-333 (81.9 - 97%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 226-268 (67.6 - 80.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 338-400 (101.1 - 119.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aurorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 257-304 (75.3 - 89.1%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Mold Breaker Aurorus Freeze-Dry vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 252-299 (70.1 - 83.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Mold Breaker Aurorus Ice Beam vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 328-385 (91.3 - 107.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Sample set: SpD Wall
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Mold Breaker / Multiscale
EVs: 224 HP / 252 SpD / 32 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Spikes / Power Gem
- Recover
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt / Power Gem / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Rock Polish
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 224 HP / 252 Def / 32 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Recover
- Calm MindG-Luke
Typing:
Stats: 130 / 80 / 95 / 111 / 122 / 62
Abilities: Refrigerate, Regenerator
Movepool additions: Wish, Heal Bell, Baton Pass
Niche in the metagame: Aururos always looked like a support Pokemon, from its stats to its movepool. Unfortunately Ice sucks defensively, so I decided to focus on balancing it out (a bit). Ice/Ground is a stellar offensive typing, having almost perfect neutral coverage. Its stats are very balanced, having great 130/95/122 bulk, while having OK 111 special attack. I even gave it enough speed to outspeed TTar if running similar spreads. Due to having great coverage, I expounded on its supportive stats and gave it Wish and Heal Bell, to heal itself and teammates, and Baton Pass so it can gain momentum and safely bring in a teammate. Regenerator enables it to WishPass quite efficently, making it an even more effective cleric. It kept its original ability Refridgerate to provide it with powerful Hyper Voices, so the choice of abilities lie between power or longivity. Its a really balanced Pokemon that has a variety of sets.
Sample set: Bulky CM
Sample set: Cleric
Sample set: Choice Specs
Sample set: Choice Scarf
Sample set: RegenVest
Sample set: Bulky CM
Code:
Aururos @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Ability: Refridgerate
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Wish
- Hyper Voice
- Protect
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Ability: Regenerator / Refridgerate
Calm Nature
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Ice Beam / Hyper Voice
- Earth Power / Baton Pass / Encore
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Ability: Refridgerate
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Baton Pass
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Spe / 252 SpA / 4 HP
Ability : Refridgerate
- Hyper Voice
- Earth Power
- Baton Pass
- Thunderbolt
Code:
Aurorus @ Assault Vest
EVs: 252 SpA / 16 SpD / 240 HP
Ability: Regenerator
Modest Nature
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon TailAngry1
Typing:
Stats: 140 / 90 / 75 / 120 / 95 / 80
Abilities: Refrigerate, Pixilate
Movepool additions: Tail Glow, Play Rough, Moonblast
Niche in the metagame: While Kyurem-B is a very strong physical Dragon type, which sets a Substitute then begins a sweep with Dragon claw/Outrage and coverage options, sadly, without Ice STAB, Aurorus is a strong special Fairy type, which sets up Tail Glow and dominates everything with -ate boosted STAB Hyper Voice. It can go mixed with Play Rough, and also is unpredictable with both Refrigerate and Pixilate. Alternatively, it can run a Choice Scarf nicely with its 80 Speed and just delete everything from existence by clicking on HV. Its 80 Spe also allows it to outspeed a lot of different threats like TankChomp and non-speed-invested Lando-T/Gliscor while OHKO'ing them. This Aurorus outclasses a lot of other Tail Glow users: Manaphy for example has only 100 SpA and the best STAB it has is Scald, which is 80 BP before STAB, while Aurorus has Hyper-ate, which has 117 BP before STAB and also has a humongous 120 SpA. Aurorus can set up on a lot of Stallmons, to break them more easily later on. But this Pokemon is countered by nearly ALL Steel mons, making it non-OP.
Sample set:
Sample set:
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Refrigerate/Pixilate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast / Ice beam (Moon if Refrigerate, Ice if Pixilate)
- Tail Glow - Earth PowerRhythms
Typing:
Stats: 137 / 77 / 107 / 114 / 107 / 58
Abilities: Refrigerate, Magic Guard
Movepool additions: Psyshock, Recover, Icicle Crash
Niche in the metagame: With an Ice / Psychic typing, Aurorus would have a better coverage with its STAB moves, hitting Dragon-, Fighting-, Flying-, Grass-, Ground-, and Poison-type Pokemon for super effective STAB-boosted damage. In addition to this, Aurorus's new typing and defenses allow it to switch into and take a lot more hits from a more common range of Pokemon, such as Alakazam, Mega Alakazam, Celebi, Latias, Clefable, and Latios. With 137 / 107 / 107 bulk, Aurorus has an excuse for having low Speed and can live a lot more hits from both physical and special attackers. With 114 Special Attack, Aurorus can now hit more Pokemon for more damage and not have to be as worried about being KOed because of its bulk. With Refrigerate, Aurorus can have access to a wider range of stronger, STAB-boosted Ice-type moves. Alternatively, with Magic Guard, Aurorus can switch into Pokemon even when Stealth Rock and other entry hazards are up, making it more reliable for teams in general. This also means that Aurorus's bulk doesn't go to complete waste when used versus hazard setting teams. Psyshock allows Aurorus to have another STAB-boosted Psychic-type move that it can use to hit specially defensive or physically frail Pokemon such as Chansey and Keldeo. Recover provides Aurorus with a means of recovery for when it's using Refrigerate versus entry hazard setting teams, so that it doesn't faint so fast. Icicle Crash is for those gimmicky players that like to run unviable/goofy sets for random Pokemon. All of this means that Aurorus has a new intended role of a bulky special attacker. With this new typing, Aurorus hits less types super effectively, and it makes it gives Aurorus the same amount of weaknesses, making up for its newly found bulk. For example, Aurorus is now threatened by Bug-, Dark-, Fire-, and Ghost-types such as Scizor, Volcarona, Weavile, Hoopa-U, Bisharp, Talonflame, Mega Charizard Y, Heatran, Mega Sableye, and Gengar. However, this now means that Aurorus can now threaten Fighting- and Poison-types such as Chesnaught, Mega Lopunny, Keldeo, Nidoking, and the rare Crobat.
Sample sets:
Sample sets:
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Freeze-Dry
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Earth Power
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Freeze-Dry
- Recover / Earth Power (Recover if want to stay alive longer, Earth Power if being offensive attacker)gogurtgoat
Typing:
Stats: 123 / 77 / 90 / 130 / 110 / 70
Abilities: Refrigerate, Intimidate
Movepool additions: Moonblast, Moonlight, Power Gem
Niche in the metagame: Aurorus' role in the metagame would to be a very powerful wallbreaker with Refrigerate-boosted Hyper Voices and 130 Special Attack. Not much would like to switch in to this monster, bar incredibly bulky things such as Chansey. Ice-Fairy is generally a pretty good offensive typing, but with both STABs being walled by the ever-present Steel types, it would balance out. Granted, it is a terrible defensive typing, weak to common types such as Steel and Fire as well as some less common types such as Rock and Poison. Moonblast is an obligatory STAB move, and I think it is justified by the fact that it only evolves at night. Moonlight is a recovery move that, along with good 123 / 90 / 110 bulk with Intimidate, allows Aurorus to survive awhile. I think the best set would probably be Rock Polish, becuase once it got set up, it would tear through offensive teams which are everywhere rn. The other sets are mostly self-explanatory.
Sample set: Rock Polish
Sample set: SubCM
Sample set: Specs Wallbreaker
versus common OU threats:
252 SpA Life Orb Aurorus Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 359-424 (118 - 139.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 286-337 (96.2 - 113.4%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 226-266 (57.3 - 67.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Life Orb Aurorus Moonblast vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 203-239 (55.6 - 65.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 96 SpD Mega Altaria: 437-515 (123.7 - 145.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Steels hard counter it so it wouldn't be broken.
252 SpA Life Orb Aurorus Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 359-424 (118 - 139.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 286-337 (96.2 - 113.4%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 84+ SpD Clefable: 226-266 (57.3 - 67.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Life Orb Aurorus Moonblast vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 203-239 (55.6 - 65.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Refrigerate Aurorus Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 96 SpD Mega Altaria: 437-515 (123.7 - 145.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Steels hard counter it so it wouldn't be broken.
-1 252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 195-229 (50.3 - 59.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252+ Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 408-480 (105.4 - 124%) -- guaranteed OHKO
-1 80- Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 224-266 (57.8 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aurorus: 288-339 (74.4 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252+ Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 408-480 (105.4 - 124%) -- guaranteed OHKO
-1 80- Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aurorus: 224-266 (57.8 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aurorus: 288-339 (74.4 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Sample set: Rock Polish
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Rock Polish
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-Dry
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: not really sure on these
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Ice Beam / Moonlight / Freeze-Dry
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-Dry
- Power Gem / Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire / Freeze-DryCretacerus
Typing:
Stats: 125 / 90 / 80 / 120 / 100 / 85
Abilities: Magic Guard, Sheer Force
Movepool additions: Volt Switch, Wish, Power Gem
Niche in the metagame: With access to Magic Guard and STAB Volt Switch, Aurorus carves out a unique niche as an Ice type which can switch around and provide momentum throughout the game as an offensive pivot. Ice / Electric is a great offensive typing which allows Aurorus to exert immediate pressure especially against defensive teams, while taking advantage of opposing switches with Volt Switch. A base Speed of 85 ensures that Aurorus can outspeed most defensive threats, and max speed Bisharp and Breloom even with a Modest nature, while its base Special Attack stat of 120 in combination with a potential recoilfree Life Orb boost back up its already decently powerful STAB attacks. Aurorus' secondary ability Sheer Force sacrifices longevity and the ability to switch around freely for an even greater power boost, and takes good advantage of its most commonly used moves (Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Earth Power). With Sheer Force, this Aurorus is somewhat comparable to OU Theorymon Kyurem, making up for the slightly lower power and speed with its useful secondary typing and a generally better special movepool.
Wish and Power Gem are both reasonable options on Aurorus, though they face rather strong competition for a moveslot by the more standard options. Wish works well with Aurorus' respectable bulk and immunity to passive damage, turning it into a potent stallbreaker which can easily deal with weaker attacks and pass huge Wishes to its teammates. Power Gem on the other hand can be run as an additional coverage move on Aurorus in order to deal with threats such as Kyurem-B, Charizard X and Volcarona more effectively, should they prove to be especially problematic for the team.
Sample set: Choice Scarf
Sample set: All-Out-Attacker
Sample set: Rock Polish
Wish and Power Gem are both reasonable options on Aurorus, though they face rather strong competition for a moveslot by the more standard options. Wish works well with Aurorus' respectable bulk and immunity to passive damage, turning it into a potent stallbreaker which can easily deal with weaker attacks and pass huge Wishes to its teammates. Power Gem on the other hand can be run as an additional coverage move on Aurorus in order to deal with threats such as Kyurem-B, Charizard X and Volcarona more effectively, should they prove to be especially problematic for the team.
Sample set: Choice Scarf
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Volt Switch
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Freeze-Dry / Thunderbolt
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard / Sheer Force
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Earth Power
- Volt Switch / Freeze Dry
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rock Polish
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Earth PowerSuperbobbobbob3
Typing:
Stats: 133 / 79 / 92 / 146 / 92 / 58
Abilities: Refrigerate, Drought
Movepool additions: Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Overheat
Niche in the metagame: The biggest niche this Pokemon has is it Typing, which will be completely unique in this metagame otherwise, Offensively it STAB hits Super Effective on Ice, Steel, Grass, Dragon, Flying, Ground and Bug, and Takes half damage on Grass, Fairy, and Bug + gets 4x Resist on Ice. It's weaknesses are 4x Rock (In hich it gets coverage by Flash Cannon or Solar Beam) and 2x on Ground, Water, and Fighting. It also notably plays an interesting sun mon by both stabs hitting Grass-type (which can take advantage of the sun) and 2 of Sun boosted Fire move Resistant Types(Dragon and Water) Super Effective. Along with its nice bulk and SpAtk stat comes its Trick Room viability with its Speed Stat, while not very common in the OU metagame, It can play the role of a heavy hitting Choice Spec player nicely (in other works a great asset to a Trick Room team) and could even use weather ball on that set and be put into weather teams. Its also counters Hail teams very well. Also can have Calm Mind and Rock Polish for Set up sets.
Sample set: Sun Setter
Sample set: Choiced
Sample set: Rock Polish
Sample set: Calm Mind
Sample set: Sun Setter
Code:
Aurorus @ Heat Rock / Leftovers
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Flash Cannon/Substitute
Code:
Aurorus @ Choice Specs
Ability: Refrigerate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Flash Cannon
Code:
Aurorus @ Life Orb / Focus Stash
Ability: Refrigerate / Drought
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice/ Weather Ball
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Rock Polish
Code:
Aurorus @ Leftovers / Life Orb
Ability: Refrigerate / Drought
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice / Solar Beam / Weather Ball
- Overheat
- Freeze-Dry
- Calm Mind-------------------------------------------------
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Cretacerus
Angry1
NV
gogurtgoat
The Reptile
Rhythms
G-Luke
Stitch98
Superbobbobbob3
A few spreads seem to suffer a bit too much from the combination of low speed, exploitable weaknesses and vulnerability to entry hazards, unfortunately.
Angry1
NV
gogurtgoat
The Reptile
Rhythms
G-Luke
Stitch98
Superbobbobbob3
A few spreads seem to suffer a bit too much from the combination of low speed, exploitable weaknesses and vulnerability to entry hazards, unfortunately.
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My priority go's to the ones of Light (they are all unseen types too)
Superbobbobbob3
Cretacerus
gogurtgoat
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Cretacerus
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