So I've been experimenting with Aurorus on my current team. The thing absolutely will never be high-tier (low speed, huge type weaknesses) but I do think it has some unique tech compared to other Veil setters. Here is what I've got so far from the last couple of days on cart, if anyone is interested in trying it themselves:
Aurorus @ Focus Sash
Level: 50
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest/Timid Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Aurora Veil
- Blizzard / Ice Beam
- Freeze-Dry / Earthquake
Its main claim to fame is Thunder Wave; when paired with Sash, it can cripple a key target and still get Veil up on the following turn against most opponents. Dragapult and Pheromosa are the notable exceptions, though regardless they don't like being paralyzed. Blizzard is the obvious STAB-choice here with perfect accuracy in Hail and destroying several key targets even through their Dynamax (non-bulky Lando and x4 weak Dragons,) but I saw a lot of opponents try to change weather as quickly as possible to stop Veil so I wouldn't rule Ice Beam out as a safer option.
The last slot has some flexibility. Freeze-Dry OHKO's opposing Swampert leads and can 2HKO Max HP Fini if it tries to Taunt or Trick Scarf you (Scarf will make you faster than it.) I ran into a ton of Nihilego leads who I suspect were calling my Moltres-G and/or Cinderace in the back; Earthquake--another unique coverage option it holds over Ninetales-A and Vanilluxe--targets Nihilego's inferior physical bulk and easily dispatches of it. It also smacks steel-types Heatran and Magnezone pretty hard. And no, Modest Earth Power does NOT OHKO Nihilego, thus why EQ is chosen instead. One other option I haven't experimented with but may be worth a try is Icy Wind, giving a second speed control into Veil combo against TWave-immune pokes like Zapdos and Lando-T. Mirror Coat is yet another move that may be worth trying as well.
Other notable traits: Sandstorm immunity alongside your Hail immunity means weather never breaks your sash; Aurorus can run Stealth Rock instead of Veil if desired; if it can keep its sash intact, Aurorus can revenge kill Lando and several Dragon-types with Blizzard or Ice Beam + chip. I also tried to meme with Scarf + EQ mainly to smack some unsuspecting Nihilego leads, but the value of that set is far more questionable, lol.
I'm planning to run with it for a bit longer. My next plan is to pair it with Ferrothorn who can switch into some of the rain/sand-setters who try to deny it's Veil.
Aurorus @ Focus Sash
Level: 50
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest/Timid Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Aurora Veil
- Blizzard / Ice Beam
- Freeze-Dry / Earthquake
Its main claim to fame is Thunder Wave; when paired with Sash, it can cripple a key target and still get Veil up on the following turn against most opponents. Dragapult and Pheromosa are the notable exceptions, though regardless they don't like being paralyzed. Blizzard is the obvious STAB-choice here with perfect accuracy in Hail and destroying several key targets even through their Dynamax (non-bulky Lando and x4 weak Dragons,) but I saw a lot of opponents try to change weather as quickly as possible to stop Veil so I wouldn't rule Ice Beam out as a safer option.
The last slot has some flexibility. Freeze-Dry OHKO's opposing Swampert leads and can 2HKO Max HP Fini if it tries to Taunt or Trick Scarf you (Scarf will make you faster than it.) I ran into a ton of Nihilego leads who I suspect were calling my Moltres-G and/or Cinderace in the back; Earthquake--another unique coverage option it holds over Ninetales-A and Vanilluxe--targets Nihilego's inferior physical bulk and easily dispatches of it. It also smacks steel-types Heatran and Magnezone pretty hard. And no, Modest Earth Power does NOT OHKO Nihilego, thus why EQ is chosen instead. One other option I haven't experimented with but may be worth a try is Icy Wind, giving a second speed control into Veil combo against TWave-immune pokes like Zapdos and Lando-T. Mirror Coat is yet another move that may be worth trying as well.
Other notable traits: Sandstorm immunity alongside your Hail immunity means weather never breaks your sash; Aurorus can run Stealth Rock instead of Veil if desired; if it can keep its sash intact, Aurorus can revenge kill Lando and several Dragon-types with Blizzard or Ice Beam + chip. I also tried to meme with Scarf + EQ mainly to smack some unsuspecting Nihilego leads, but the value of that set is far more questionable, lol.
I'm planning to run with it for a bit longer. My next plan is to pair it with Ferrothorn who can switch into some of the rain/sand-setters who try to deny it's Veil.
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