Aura Sphere (move)

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Aura Sphere
はどうだん Wave Bomb
Aura Sphere IX.png
Aura Sphere IX 2.png
Type  Fighting
Category  Special
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  80
Accuracy  —%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone but the user (long-range)
Availability
Introduced  Generation IV
Condition  Beauty
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  0  
+2 if first to appeal
Condition  Beauty
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition  Beautiful
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  0  
Works great if the user goes first this turn.

Aura Sphere (Japanese: はどうだん Wave Bomb) is a damage-dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation IV. It was TR56 in Generation VIII, and is TM112 in Generation IX.

Effect

Generations IV and V

Aura Sphere inflicts damage and bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly. It can hit non-adjacent targets in Triple Battles.

Generation VI onward

Aura Sphere's power is changed from 90 to 80. Additionally, its power is boosted by 50% if the user has Mega Launcher, and Pokémon with Bulletproof are immune to it.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Aura Sphere's PP has been reduced to 10.

Category  Special
PP  10
Agile Strong
Power  80  60  100
Accuracy  —%  —%  —%
Action speed modifier
Self  0  0  +5
Target  0  +3  0
Additional effect
   ?  ?
   ?  ?
   ?  ?
Never misses

Description

Games Description
DPPtHGSSPBR The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.
BWB2W2 The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This move is certain to hit.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.
SV The user lets loose a pulse of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0150 Mewtwo PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 100 93 70 70 40 40 40
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 100 100 100 100 90 90 90
0282 Gardevoir PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous 40
0447 Riolu FightingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 21
0448 Lucario FightingIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Human-Like 37 51 1, 42 1, Evo. 1, Evo. 1, Evo. 21 Evo.
0468 Togekiss FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy 1 1 1 1 1 1
0483 Dialga
Dialga
All available forms
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 90DPPt
37HGSS
37 37 37 48 56 48
0484 Palkia
Palkia
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 90DPPt
37HGSS
37 37 37 48 56 48
0487 Giratina
Giratina
All available forms
GhostIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 90DPPt
37HGSS
37 37 37 56 63 27 56
0619 Mienfoo FightingIC Big.png Field Human-Like 61 61 61 45 45
0620 Mienshao FightingIC Big.png Field Human-Like 70 1, 70 1, 70 45 45
0692 Clauncher WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3 40 40
0693 Clawitzer WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3 1, 67 1, Evo. 42 42
0724 Decidueye
Decidueye
Hisuian Form
GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Flying 30
0801 Magearna
Magearna
All forms
SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 81 66 66
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM/TR

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
0007 Squirtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0008 Wartortle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0009 Blastoise WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0106 Hitmonlee FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0107 Hitmonchan FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0150 Mewtwo PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0243 Raikou ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0251 Celebi PsychicIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0257 Blaziken FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0282 Gardevoir PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0308 Medicham FightingIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0380 Latias DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0381 Latios DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0385 Jirachi SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0392 Infernape FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0428 Lopunny NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0448 Lucario FightingIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0468 Togekiss FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0475 Gallade PsychicIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Human-Like Amorphous
0483 Dialga
Dialga
All available forms
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0484 Palkia
Palkia
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0487 Giratina
Giratina
All forms
GhostIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0493 Arceus
Arceus
All forms
NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0619 Mienfoo FightingIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0620 Mienshao FightingIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0638 Cobalion SteelIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0639 Terrakion RockIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0640 Virizion GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0647 Keldeo
Keldeo
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0692 Clauncher WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0693 Clawitzer WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0724 Decidueye
Decidueye
Hisuian Form
GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0784 Kommo-o DragonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0801 Magearna
Magearna
All forms
SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0802 Marshadow FightingIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0807 Zeraora ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0892 Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style
FightingIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0892 Urshifu
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style
FightingIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0908 Meowscarada GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Grass
0936 Armarouge FireIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0964 Palafin WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
1006 Iron Valiant FairyIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1018 Archaludon SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Mineral Dragon
1024 Terapagos NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0007 Squirtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0447 Riolu FightingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia - Rescue Kidnapped Riolu!
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0151 Mew
MewLv. 50
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered PalCity Mew
Nintendo of Korea Mew
0243 Raikou ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Shiny Crown Raikou
Shinsegae Raikou
Korean Crown Raikou
GameStop Raikou
Winter 2011 Raikou
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0150 Mewtwo
MewtwoLv. 70
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo
February 2012 Mewtwo
Strongest Return Mewtwo
Spring 2012 Mewtwo
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDTDS 16 - 10 - —% - 10 tiles away All Yes
BSL 16 - 10 - —% - 10 tiles away All Yes
MDGtI 20 99 10 50 —% - 10 tiles away All Yes
SMD 20 50 10 30 —% - 4 tiles away Enemy Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Conquest

 
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Stars: ★★★★
Power: 45
Accuracy: N/A
Effect: Never misses.
Users: Lucario
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Super Smash Bros. series

Aura Sphere is Lucario's neutral special. Like most of its moves, Aura Sphere is more powerful if Lucario has taken more damage.

If the opponent runs into Lucario while it is charging the sphere, the opponent also takes damage.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Aura Sphere is a Charged Attack that has been available since December 11, 2019.

GO Fighting.png Aura Sphere
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 90
Energy cost 50
Duration 1.8 seconds
Damage window 1 - 1.6 seconds
Aura Sphere GO.png
Trainer Battles
Power 100
Energy cost 55
Secondary effect ?
Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
LucarioDecidueye (Hisuian Form)
By Elite Charged TM
Togekiss
By GO Snapshot
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Pokémon Rumble series

In Pokémon Rumble Blast, the user creates a blue ball that homes in on the nearest Pokémon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

FightingIC RR.png Aura Sphere
★★★★
Attack power 40.2024
Charge time 0.58 seconds
Range type Homing
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect None
Aura Sphere Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon Masters EX

Name Category Move gauge cost MP
(uses)
Base power Max power Accuracy Target Effect tag(s) Description Playable sync pair(s)
Aura Sphere Special 2 45 54 —% An opponent Sure Hit Never misses. Siebold & Clawitzer
Diantha (Special Costume) & Keldeo
Buddy move
Superior Aura Sphere Special 2 70 84 —% An opponent Sure Hit
Quick Move
Activation Condition: When the user is hit by an attack move twice.

Deactivation Condition: When this move is used.

Never misses. Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by two ranks. Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by two ranks.

Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario
Sync move(s)
Name Category State Base power Max power Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair
Learn by Battle Aura Sphere Special Default 160 192 An opponent Become Mega Lucario until the end of battle. Sygna Suit Cynthia (Aura) & Lucario
6★ EX The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.
6★ EX with EX role The first time the user’s sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.

Notes:

  • Superior Aura Sphere:
    • This buddy move was known as B Aura Sphere prior to version 2.38.0.

Description

Games Description
MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It never misses.
BSL はなれたポケモンに ダメージをあたえる かならず めいちゅうする
Conq. The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This move is certain to hit.
MDGtI It damages even a faraway Pokémon. It never misses.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U Charge a ball of energy to use on your foes.*
SMD
MDRTDX
It damages a Pokémon, even one far away. It never misses.


In the anime

Main series

Aura Sphere Riolu Aura Sphere.png
Riolu
Dawn Togekiss Aura Sphere.png
Togekiss
Mewtwo Aura Sphere.png
Mewtwo
Ash Lucario Aura Sphere.png
Lucario
The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Lucario Lucario puts its hands together and creates a blue ball of energy in between them. Lucario then fires the ball at the opponent. Lucario can also fire smaller ones from just one hand or make the ball grow to enormous proportions before throwing it.
Lucario (M08) Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Debut
Maylene's Lucario Lost Leader Strategy! None
Riley's Lucario Saving the World From Ruins! None
Cameron's Lucario A Unova League Evolution! None
Sorrel's Lucario I Choose You! None
Ash's Lucario Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! None
Palkia Palkia puts its hands together and creates a pink ball of energy in between them. Palkia then fires the ball at the opponent.
Palkia (movie) The Rise of Darkrai None
Riolu Riolu puts its hands together and a blue ball of energy appears in between them. Riolu then fires it at the opponent; or, Riolu puts one hand out and fires a blue ball of energy from it at the opponent.
Aura Sphere Riolu Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 Game event-exclusive move
Giratina The headplates on Origin Forme Giratina's face opens and it opens its mouth, forming a ball of red fire in front of it. It then fires the ball at the opponent. 
Giratina (movie) Giratina and the Sky Warrior None
Giratina Giratina opens its mouth and forms a ball of red fire in front if it. It the fires the ball at the opponent; or, Giratina opens its mouth and forms a light blue ball of energy in front of it. It then fires the ball at the opponent.
Giratina (movie) Arceus and the Jewel of Life None
A Giratina summoned by Hoopa Hoopa and the Clash of Ages None
Togekiss Togekiss puts its wings together and creates a light blue ball of energy. Togekiss then fires it at the opponent; or, Togekiss fires multiple light blue balls of energy from the front of its mouth at the opponent.
Dawn's Togekiss Dawn of a Royal Day! None
Raikou Raikou opens its mouth and forms a clear, light blue orb of energy in front of it. It then fires the orb at the opponent.
Raikou (M13) Zoroark: Master of Illusions Game event-exclusive move
Mewtwo Mewtwo forms a ball of blue energy in between its hands and fires it at the opponent.
Mewtwo (M16) Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening None
Lucario Mega Lucario puts its hands together and creates a blue ball of energy in between them. Mega Lucario then fires it at the opponent. It can also make the ball grow to enormous proportions before throwing it.
Gurkinn's Lucario The Aura Storm! None
A Trainer's Lucario Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction None
Korrina's Lucario The Bonds of Mega Evolution! None
Ash's Lucario A Battle of Mega Versus Max! None
Latios Latios opens his mouth and forms a blue orb of energy in front of it. He then fires the orb at the opponent.
A wild Latios Ash and Latios None


Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Nate Lucario Aura Sphere Animated Trailer.png
Lucario


The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Lucario Lucario puts its hands together and creates a dark blue ball of energy in between them. It then fires the ball at the opponent.
Nate's Lucario Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer None


Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Korrina Lucario Masters Aura Sphere.png
Lucario


The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Lucario Lucario forms a light blue ball of energy in front of its hands and fires it at the opponent.
Korrina's Lucario Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer None


Pokémon Evolutions

Elaine Mewtwo Aura Sphere Evolutions.png
Mewtwo


The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Mewtwo Mewtwo creates an orange and black ball of energy on one of its hands and fires it at the opponent.
Elaine's Mewtwo The Discovery Debut


In the manga

Movie adaptations


Phantom Thief Pokémon 7


Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!


Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Pokémon Try Adventure


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Aura Sphere bears resemblances both in visuals and in its Japanese name (はどうだん Hadōdan) to the Hadouken attack in the Street Fighter video game series.
  • In Pokémon X and Y, a camera clipping glitch occurs when the player uses Aura Sphere against some of Drasna's Pokémon.
By GlitchyGarchomp
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In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 波導彈 Bōdouh Dáan *
波動彈 Bōduhng Dáan *
Mandarin 波導彈 / 波导弹 Bōdǎo Dàn *
波動彈 Bōdòng Dàn *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Aurová koule
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Aurabol
France Flag.png French Aurasphère
Germany Flag.png German Aurasphäre
Greece Flag.png Greek Σφαίρα Αύρας Sphaira Auras
India Flag.png Hindi ओरा का गोला Aura Ka Gola
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Bom Gelombang
Bola Aura
Italy Flag.png Italian SferapulsarIX+
ForzasferaIVVIII
South Korea Flag.png Korean 파동탄 Padongtan
Poland Flag.png Polish Kula Aury
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Aura Esférica (games, BW108–present, M20, TCG)
Esfera de Aura (DP066DP178, M08)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Aurasfera
Romania Flag.png Romanian Sfera de Aură
Russia Flag.png Russian Аура-Сфера Aura-Sfera
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Aura Esfera (DP066DP072, BW108)
Esfera Aural (DP171DP178)
Spain Flag.png Spain Esfera Aural
Thailand Flag.png Thai กระสุนคลื่นพลัง
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Aura Küresi
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Đạn Khí Công


Spin-off series games

Pokémon Masters EX

B Aura Sphere

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 超はどうだん Chōhadōdan
Mandarin Chinese 超波導彈 Chāobōdǎodàn
France Flag.png French Aurasphère S
Germany Flag.png German Perfekte Aurasphäre
Italy Flag.png Italian Forzasfera S
South Korea Flag.png Korean 초파동탄 Chopadongtan
Spain Flag.png Spanish Esfera Aural S

Learn by Battle Aura Sphere

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 勝負すればわかる はどうだん Shōbu-sureba Wakaru Hadōdan
Mandarin Chinese 打破對戰見分曉之 波導彈 Dǎpò duìzhàn Jiàn Fēnxiǎo zhī Bōdǎodàn
France Flag.png French Dévoile tout au combat! Aurasphère!
Germany Flag.png German Aurasphäre des Kampfes ohne Worte
Italy Flag.png Italian Forzasfera a cui non servono parole
South Korea Flag.png Korean 승부하면 알 수 있는 파동탄 Seungbu-hamyeon al su Inneun Padongtan
Spain Flag.png Spanish Esfera Aural sin Necesidad de Palabras


Generation VIII TMs
SwSh
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
BDSP
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
Generation VIII TRs (SwSh)
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
Generation IX TMs
SV
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114
115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133
134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152
153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171
Added in SV 2.0.1
172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186
187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201
Added in SV 3.0.0
202203204205206207208209210211212213214215216
217218219220221222223224225226227228229


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