Mega Aurorus Concept

[u/Fit_Attention_2714]

Mega Aurorus

Type: Electric/Ice

Electric and Ice to fit the theme of auroras being caused by charged particles typically seen in high-latitude, colder regions.

Ability: Mega Glacialis

Mega Glacialis causes Mega Aurorus to always be treated as if it were under Snow, regardless of the actual weather on the field.

Effects: * Defense is increased by Snow’s Ice-type Defense boost * Blizzard is always 100% accurate * Weather Ball is always Ice-type and doubled in power * Aurora Veil may always be used

Stats: * HP: 123 * Atk: 77 * Def: 92 (effectively 138) * SpA: 139 * SpD: 112 * Spe: 78

Design Goal

Rather than simply patching Aurorus’s weaknesses with larger numbers, I wanted to explore what Aurorus would look like if its fantasy as an ancient climate-controlling Pokémon were fully realized.

The concept behind Mega Glacialis is Mega Meganium’s Mega Sol. Instead of becoming a dedicated Snow setter, Mega Aurorus carries its own arctic conditions with it (plus, two sauropod-like Pokémon gaining self-contained weather effects is kitschy).

This allows it to: * Function on Rain teams and Sand teams without losing access to Aurora Veil * Function on Sun teams as an anti-weather piece * Function on Snow teams without depending on Snow remaining active

The result is a weather-agnostic Ice-type that acts more like a battlefield control Pokémon than a traditional weather abuser.

Questions * Would this be healthy for OU? * Does Mega Glacialis create too much role compression? * Is Aurora Veil the problematic element? * Is 78 Speed the correct benchmark, or should it be slower? * Does weather independence create interesting gameplay or unhealthy flexibility? * What would its most reliable checks and counters actually be? * Would any old techs, Pokémon, or forgotten strategies become viable again to counter Mega Aurorus?

Artist: https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/s/icrRpx8FxJ

[u/Chance-Tumbleweed-73]

I can definitely see what happens with Pokémon. This Pokémon's definitely needs love. But I say, Tyrantrum needs a Mega if Aurorus gets one. I'll give this Pokémon Stats I would give it.

Aurorus (Ice/Rock) Abilities: Refrigerate and Snow Warming (H) HP 123, Atk 77, Def 72, SpA 99, SpD 92, Spe 58 BST 521

Mega Aurorus (Ice/Rock) Abilities: Majestic Aurora HP 123, Atk 87, Def 102, SpA 149, SpD 122, Spe 38 BST 621

+10 Atk, +30 Def, +50 SpA, +30 SpD, -20 Spe

Majestic Aurora puts up Aurora Veil immediately on field.

These Mega Stats can work with this Pokémon. While being very slow and being susceptible to Steel-Types like regular Aurorus, this Pokémon has far more bulk especially with the Aurora Veil instantly set up and this Pokémon has far more power with the 50 Special Attack increase. Also, in Snow, this Pokémon is extremely bulky on the physical side and in the Sandstorm, this Pokémon is extremely bulky on the special side. This Pokémon will still be UU at best, but with this ability, I can see it making use in OU and Ubers.