# Aurorus - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aurorus in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Aurorus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Aurorus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Aurorus.

## Common Moves
- **Ancient Power**: 76.395%
- **Earth Power**: 61.704%
- **Hyper Voice**: 50.453%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 49.560%
- **Blizzard**: 48.663%
- **Protect**: 46.566%
- **Nature Power**: 23.846%
- **Thunderbolt**: 15.414%
- **Hyper Beam**: 13.699%
- **Other**: 13.701%

## Common Abilities
- **Refrigerate**: 50.605%
- **Snow Warning**: 49.395%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 28.288%
- **Icy Rock**: 23.863%
- **Assault Vest**: 15.404%
- **Choice Specs**: 13.699%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.306%
- **Never-Melt Ice**: 7.110%
- **Other**: 2.331%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 51.479%
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 33.773%
- **Mimikyu**: 27.452%
- **Hitmontop**: 27.304%
- **Sentret**: 26.840%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 23.846%

## FAQ for Aurorus in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Aurorus?
The most common moves for Aurorus are Ancient Power, Earth Power, Hyper Voice, Freeze-Dry. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Aurorus?
Aurorus is frequently paired with Tapu Bulu, Camerupt-Mega, Mimikyu, Hitmontop. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Aurorus?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Aurorus?
The top build for Aurorus features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.511% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aurorus?
Aurorus is most effectively run with the ability **Refrigerate** (50.605%) and the item **Life Orb** (28.288%).

### What is the most common role for Aurorus?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Aurorus often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Aurorus?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 123 |
| Attack | 77 |
| Defense | 72 |
| Sp. Atk | 99 |
| Sp. Def | 92 |
| Speed | 58 |
| **BST** | **521** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Aurorus on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Aurorus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Aurorus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*