Amaura is one of the cutest designs among Fossil Pokemon, but don't underestimate it because of its looks: This Ice/Rock-type evolves into Aurorus, one of the strongest prehistoric Pokemon in Legends: Z-A.

If players want to know how to get and evolve Amaura in Pokemon Legends Z-A, they will find every piece of information on this Fossil Pokemon in this guide. This article also includes a deeper analysis of its best moveset, EV Spread, and ideal nature, so that players know how to train Amaura and its evolution to the fullest.

How to Get Amaura in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Amaura is one of the Fossil Pokemon available in Legends Z-A, and to obtain it, players need to complete a Secondary Mission called 'Restored From a Fossil,' which unlocks after completing Main Story Mission 10 - The Secrets of Mega Evolution.

After picking this Secondary Mission, players will be able to travel to the Stone Emporium (the shop that sells evolution stones) and pick the Sail Fossil, required to resurrect this ancient Pokemon.

Fossil Pokemon are not considered regular spawns, so the effects of the Shiny Charm don't apply to them. However, restored Fossil Pokemon have a 1% chance of being an Alpha Pokemon.

How to Evolve Amaura into Aurorus in Legends Z-A

To evolve Amaura into Aurorus in Pokemon Legends Z-A, players need to train this Pokemon until it reaches level 39, then wait until nightfall, or 'Kill Time' in a Bench until the night. Amaura's evolution icon will become active, so players need to open the Main Menu (X) and select Evolve over its Thumbnail in the Party Management.

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    Amaura

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    Aurorus

Aurorus is a powerful Pokemon, with a BST of 521, and it's also among the toughest Ice-types thanks to its high HP value. If not for its average Defense and Sp. Def stat, it would be nearly unstoppable. Combining its best attributes with the right EV Spread can turn it into a nightmare for Dragon-type spammers.

Sadly, this Rock/Ice-type suffers a lot against Steel-type opponents, especially Lucario since this Pokemon is from the Fighting/Steel-type, and its signature moves can deal massive damage to Aurorus.

Still, if players want to try the best build for Aurorus in Pokemon Legends Z-A, they should follow the next recommendations:

  • EV Spread: 252 HP/ 252 Sp. Atk/ 4 Speed
  • Nature: Modest (Sp. Atk+, Atk-) or Quiet (Sp. Atk+, Speed -)
  • Moveset: Rock Blast, Ice Beam, Freeze-Dry, Zen Headbutt

Rock Blast takes advantage of Aurorus' Rock Type STAB and allows trainers to put some distance against close-range attackers, while Ice Beam is a decent Ranged Move (good cooldown/ex speed ratio). Freeze-Dry is the perfect counter against Mega Feraligatr (which seems to be a top pick in Ranked Battles).

Finally, Zen Headbutt offers coverage without compromising too much of Amaura's survivability, thanks to its fast execution speed and low cooldown, and it serves as a Flinch dispenser (and Flinch is broken in Legends Z-A).

Sadly, Blizzard, which is the strongest Sp. Atk Ice-type move Aurorus can have is absolutely useless in Legends Z-A, due to its long cooldown period, and being a targeted AoE, which is quite easy to dodge. Players should avoid using it at any cost.

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October 16, 2025
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Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
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Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
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Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
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