Aurorus Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Rock / Ice · BST: 521 · Role: Special Tank
Aurorus is a Rock / Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Rock, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Aurorus, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Machamp, Forretress, Medicham plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 521 base stat total, Aurorus plays as a Special Tank. Its highest stat is HP (123), and at base 58 Speed it sits faster than 21% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.
What counters Aurorus in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Aurorus
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel)
- Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)
- Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
How each counter beats Aurorus
- Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Aurorus and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Aurorus and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Aurorus and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Aurorus and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel) outspeeds Aurorus and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
Aurorus weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Fighting (×4)
- Ground (×2)
- Rock (×2)
- Steel (×4)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 123
- Attack
- 77
- Defense
- 72
- Sp. Attack
- 99
- Sp. Defense
- 92
- Speed
- 58
- Total
- 521
Best Tera Types for Aurorus
The best Tera Types for Aurorus cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Snow Warning (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Rock-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Aurorus:
Frequently asked questions about Aurorus
What counters Aurorus in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Aurorus are Machamp, Forretress, Medicham, Mega Medicham, Mega Chimecho. These Pokémon hit Aurorus super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Aurorus weak to?
Aurorus is a Rock / Ice-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Rock, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Aurorus?
The single best pick against Aurorus in the Pokémon Champions roster is Machamp, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Aurorus in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Aurorus, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Rock / Ice) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Rock, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Aurorus's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Aurorus good in Pokémon Champions?
Aurorus's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (521 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.