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'''Aura''' (Japanese: alternately '''はどう''' ''wave'' and '''波導''' ''wave-guiding'') is a form of spiritual energy introduced in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. It is described as the essence of every living creature.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|right|250px|{{Ash}} using Aura]]
'''Aura''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|波導|はどう}}''' ''wave-guiding'') is a form of spiritual energy introduced in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. It is described as the essence of every living creature.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Lucario movie aura.png|thumb|left|250px|{{OBP|Lucario|M08}} using Aura]]
[[File:Lucario movie aura.png|thumb|left|250px|{{OBP|Lucario|M08}} using Aura]]
In the [[Pokémon world]]'s past, there were once humans that could sense Aura and control its power. These humans, known as Aura Guardians, traveled around doing good deeds and passing on their skills to those who also possessed this innate ability. One famous Aura Guardian was [[Sir Aaron]] who took a {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} as his apprentice and became a hero when he sacrificed himself to stop a war from destroying the area around the [[Tree of Beginning]]. In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', the group heard the story of how a {{p|Spiritomb}} was sealed away by an Aura Guardian who traveled with a {{p|Pikachu}}. In ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet a {{p|Riolu}} that can use aura. Ash demonstrates the ability to sense Riolu's Aura several times over the remainder of the episode and [[DP072|the next]]. Later in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh]]'', the [[Pokédex]] entry of {{p|Medicham}} reveals it has the capability to read Aura.
In the [[Pokémon world]]'s past, there were once humans that could sense Aura and control its power. These humans, known as Aura Guardians, traveled around doing good deeds and passing on their skills to those who also possessed this innate ability. One famous Aura Guardian was [[Sir Aaron]] who took a {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} as his apprentice and became a hero when he sacrificed himself to stop a war from destroying the area around the [[Tree of Beginning]]. In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', the group heard the story of how a {{p|Spiritomb}} was sealed away by an Aura Guardian who traveled with a {{p|Pikachu}}. In ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet a {{p|Riolu}} that can use Aura. Ash demonstrates the ability to sense Riolu's Aura several times over the remainder of the episode and [[DP072|the next]]. Later in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh]]'', the [[Pokédex]] entry of {{p|Medicham}} reveals it has the capability to read Aura.


The Aura Guardians disappeared from history for some undisclosed reason a long time before the present era. The only humans in the present time known to have the ability to control Aura are [[Riley]] and Ash, though Ash has chosen to continue his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] rather than follow up on the revelation. However, he did follow in the footsteps of both known Aura Guardians by helping Lucario to save the Tree of Beginning and resealing Spiritomb.
The Aura Guardians disappeared from history for some undisclosed reason a long time before the present era. The only humans in the present time known to have the ability to control Aura are [[Riley]] and Ash, though Ash has chosen to continue his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] rather than follow up on the revelation. However, he did follow in the footsteps of both known Aura Guardians by helping Lucario to save the Tree of Beginning and resealing Spiritomb.
[[Image:Riley aura.png|Riley using Aura to contain an explosion|thumb|right|210px]]


===Known abilities of Aura===
===Capabilities of Aura===
[[File:Riley aura.png|Riley using Aura to contain an explosion|thumb|right|210px]]
* Ability to read minds and actions of another being.
* Ability to read minds and actions of another being.
* Ability to "sense" other Auras and view surroundings even with a blindfold, also allows users to view through some objects.
* Ability to "sense" other Auras and view surroundings even with a blindfold, also allows users to view through some objects.
* Projection of one's Aura; such as to create barriers or {{m|Aura Sphere|attacks}}. It can also be used to transfer Aura to others but that method can be fatal to the user.
* Projection of one's Aura; such as to create barriers or {{m|Aura Sphere|attacks}}. It can also be used to transfer Aura to others, a method that can be fatal to the user.
* Activation of [[time flower]]s.
* Activation of [[time flower]]s.


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File:Sir Aaron art.png|[[Sir Aaron]] was a fully realized Aura Guardian
File:Sir Aaron art.png|[[Sir Aaron]] was a fully realized Aura Guardian
File:LucarioMovie8.png|[[Lucario (M08)]] was training to become an Aura Guardian
File:Lucario M08.png|[[Lucario (M08)]] was training to become an Aura Guardian
File:Aura Guardian Pikachu.png|''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'' briefly features a fully realized Aura Guardian
File:Aura Guardian Pikachu.png|''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'' briefly features a fully realized Aura Guardian
File:Riley.png|[[Riley]] is training to become an Aura Guardian
File:Riley anime.png|[[Riley]] is training to become an Aura Guardian
File:Riley Lucario.png|[[Riley's Lucario]] is training to become an Aura Guardian
File:Riley Lucario.png|[[Riley's Lucario]] is training to become an Aura Guardian
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Aura Adventures.png|thumb|right|200px|Riley and his Lucario using Aura]]
[[File:Aura Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Riley and his Lucario using Aura]]
Aura in the Pokémon Adventures manga is explained as a wave that can be picked up by people just like sound. Certain Pokémon and humans can pick up this sound, allowing them to see and sense the Auras of others. However, due to the fact that Aura is the same as sound, it can be interrupted by anything that cut the airspace.
Aura in the Pokémon Adventures manga is explained as a wave that can be picked up by people just like sound. Certain Pokémon and humans can pick up this sound, allowing them to see and sense the Auras of others. However, due to the fact that Aura is the same as sound, it can be interrupted by anything that cuts the airspace.


One known user of Aura is Riley and his Pokémon, Lucario and {{p|Riolu}}. Riley and Lucario had their Aura abilities blocked by two {{tc|Roughneck}}s that were attacking [[Iron Island]] when they used their {{p|Mothim}} to use {{m|Air Slash}}, cutting up the airspace around it, preventing them from tracking their Aura along with blinding their eyes with {{p|Vespiquen}} honey. Once {{adv|Diamond}} defeated the Mothim, thus causing the Aura to be visible again, Riley and Lucario unleashed their wrath upon them.
Known users of Aura include Riley and his Pokémon, Lucario and {{p|Riolu}}. Riley and Lucario had their Aura abilities blocked by two {{tc|Roughneck}}s that were attacking [[Iron Island]] when they used their {{p|Mothim}} to use {{m|Air Slash}}, cutting up the airspace around it. This prevented Riley and his Pokémon from tracking their Aura, along with blinding their eyes with {{p|Vespiquen}} honey. Once {{adv|Diamond}} defeated the Mothim, thus causing the Aura to be visible again, Riley and Lucario unleashed their wrath upon them.


====Known abilities of Aura====
====Capabilities of Aura====
* Ability to read minds and actions of another being.
* Ability to read minds and actions of another being.
* Ability to "sense" other Auras even while blinded.
* Ability to "sense" other Auras even while blinded.
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===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===
===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===
[[File:Aura P7.png|thumb|right|200px|Lily using Aura]]
[[File:Aura P7.png|thumb|200px|Lily using Aura]]
Aura is first revealed in [[P7-05|Escape From Team Galactic]] as a form of energy that all humans and Pokémon emit. While Pokémon like [[Hiori's Lucario]] can naturally sense Aura, there are certain cases when a human can sense it. One known human who can sense Aura is Hiori's sister, [[Lily (Pokémon 7)|Lily]], and it was this ability that [[Team Galactic]] kidnapped her at a young age for their own selfish, evil goals.
Aura is first revealed in ''[[P7-05|Escape From Team Galactic]]'' as a form of energy that all humans and Pokémon emit. While Pokémon like [[Hiori's Lucario]] can naturally sense Aura, there are certain cases when a human can sense it. One known human who can sense Aura is Hiori's sister, {{OBP|Lily|Pokémon 7}}, and it was this ability that [[Team Galactic]] kidnapped her at a young age for their own selfish, evil goals.


A special cloak made by Team Galactic was shown to be able to hide the Aura of the user, preventing them from being tracked.  
A special cloak made by Team Galactic was shown to be able to hide the Aura of the user, preventing them from being tracked.  


====Known abilities of Aura====
====Capabilities of Aura====
* Ability to sense other Auras.
* Ability to sense other Auras.
* Ability to see the Auras of others.
* Ability to see the Auras of others.
===In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga===
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[[File:Aura TA.png|thumb|200px|Riolu using Aura]]
[[Manami]]'s {{p|Riolu}} used Aura in [[TA34]].
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==In the games==
==In the games==
[[Image:Aura_Sphere.png|thumb|right|300px|{{p|Lucario}} using Aura Sphere]]
[[File:Aura Sphere.png|thumb|300px|{{p|Togekiss}} using Aura Sphere]]


Various Pokémon can use Aura. {{m|Aura Sphere}} is a move that uses Aura, along with the moves, {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Dark Pulse}}. In Pokémon, Aura manifests as a blue-green to purple type of energy. The move {{m|Detect}} is sometimes implied to be based around using Aura to sense the movement of others as well. The move {{m|Force Palm}} also implies that it uses Aura, focusing Aura through the palm of the user's hand.  
Various moves whose Japanese names contain はどう ''wave/pulse'' seem to use Aura. {{m|Aura Sphere}} is a move that explicitly uses Aura, and Aura may also be involved in the moves {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Heal Pulse}}, and {{m|Water Pulse}}. These moves are capable of hitting a non-adjacent Pokémon in a [[Triple Battle]], despite not being {{type|Flying}}. The Ability {{a|Mega Launcher}} boosts these moves by 50%, while the ability {{a|Bulletproof}} negates them.


[[Image:RileyPlatinum.gif|left|thumb|Riley's sprite in Platinum. (Notice the glowing hand)]]
[[File:Spr Pt Riley.png|left|thumb|Riley's sprite in Platinum.]]
[[Riley]]'s animation in {{v2|Platinum}} seems to suggest he can use Aura as well (incidentally confirming it for humans in the games if true), as his hand lights with a blue glow. This is appropriate as he gives the player the only {{p|Riolu}} Egg naturally in the game, as well as training a Lucario and being somehow related to Sir Aaron in design. In his [[DP110|anime debut]], he was revealed to be a user of Aura.
[[Riley]]'s animation in {{v2|Platinum}} seems to suggest he can use Aura as well, as his hand lights with a blue glow. The {{p|Riolu}} Egg he gives the player is the only available Riolu in the game, and Riley also trains a Lucario.


Aura also plays a minor role in the GameCube RPGs. The process that creates [[Shadow Pokémon]] surrounds them with a darker Aura that, while still invisible to most people, can be seen by [[Rui]] of {{g|Colosseum}}. By the time of {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, the [[Aura Reader]] had been developed to automatically identify this Aura for those that can't normally see it.
In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Korrina]] claims that something in {{player}}'s aura (Japanese: '''{{tt|波動|はどう}}''' ''wave'') is the reason one of her Lucario feels a bond with them.


The beginning of {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} mentions Aura. After answering the quiz, the player's Aura is read, and described as being a particular color, which relates to the player's nature and what Pokémon they become.
===In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
The personality quiz at the beginning of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]] mentions Aura. After answering the quiz, the player's Aura is read, and described as being a particular color, which is determined by the [[Nintendo DS]]'s UI color or MAC address.


===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
===In the Super Smash Bros. series===
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, almost all of {{p|Lucario}}'s moves use Aura. In the game, thanks to Aura, the more damage Lucario has, the more powerful its attacks are. Furthermore, when Lucario gets a Smash Ball, it can execute its [[Final Smash]], {{DL|Final Smash|Aura Storm}}. During the attack, Lucario focuses its Aura into a powerful beam that the player controls.
In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] and [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], almost all of {{SSB|Lucario}}'s moves use Aura. In these games, thanks to Aura, the more damage Lucario has, the more powerful its attacks are. In Brawl, when Lucario gets a Smash Ball, it can execute its [[Final Smash]], {{DL|Final Smash|Aura Storm}}. During the attack, Lucario focuses its Aura into a powerful beam that the player controls.
 
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, [[Mega Evolution]], Lucario's new Final Smash, maximizes the Aura, which was impossible unless it has taken at least 190% damage.
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==Inspiration==
==Origin==
{{wp|Aura (paranormal)|Aura}} is a field of light said to surround living beings, the color of which is determined by the particular person's disposition. It is often used in artwork to cause objects or people of high importance to stand out. It could also be based on the Chinese concept of ''{{wp|qi}}'', which often refers to the life-force existing in all living things. Aura may also have been inspired somewhat by the {{wp|Force (Star Wars)|Force}} from {{wp|Star Wars}}, due to the fact that they both emanate from all living things, and allow those who can manipulate it to sense things that others normally cannot. This theory is further implied by how similar the line from [[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]], "The Aura is with me," is to the line from Star Wars, "May the Force be with you."
In paranormal theory, an {{wp|Aura (paranormal)|aura}} is a field of light said to surround living beings, the color of which is determined by the particular person's disposition. It is often used in artwork to cause objects or people of high importance to stand out. Aura could also be based on the Chinese concept of ''{{wp|qi}}'', which often refers to the life-force existing in all living things.
 
==In other languages==
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Ash using Aura

Aura (Japanese: 波導 wave-guiding) is a form of spiritual energy introduced in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. It is described as the essence of every living creature.

In the anime

Lucario using Aura

In the Pokémon world's past, there were once humans that could sense Aura and control its power. These humans, known as Aura Guardians, traveled around doing good deeds and passing on their skills to those who also possessed this innate ability. One famous Aura Guardian was Sir Aaron who took a Lucario as his apprentice and became a hero when he sacrificed himself to stop a war from destroying the area around the Tree of Beginning. In The Keystone Pops!, the group heard the story of how a Spiritomb was sealed away by an Aura Guardian who traveled with a Pikachu. In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), Ash and his friends meet a Riolu that can use Aura. Ash demonstrates the ability to sense Riolu's Aura several times over the remainder of the episode and the next. Later in Sliding Into Seventh, the Pokédex entry of Medicham reveals it has the capability to read Aura.

The Aura Guardians disappeared from history for some undisclosed reason a long time before the present era. The only humans in the present time known to have the ability to control Aura are Riley and Ash, though Ash has chosen to continue his journey as a Pokémon Trainer rather than follow up on the revelation. However, he did follow in the footsteps of both known Aura Guardians by helping Lucario to save the Tree of Beginning and resealing Spiritomb.

Capabilities of Aura

Riley using Aura to contain an explosion
  • Ability to read minds and actions of another being.
  • Ability to "sense" other Auras and view surroundings even with a blindfold, also allows users to view through some objects.
  • Projection of one's Aura; such as to create barriers or attacks. It can also be used to transfer Aura to others, a method that can be fatal to the user.
  • Activation of time flowers.

Aura Guardians

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Riley and his Lucario using Aura

Aura in the Pokémon Adventures manga is explained as a wave that can be picked up by people just like sound. Certain Pokémon and humans can pick up this sound, allowing them to see and sense the Auras of others. However, due to the fact that Aura is the same as sound, it can be interrupted by anything that cuts the airspace.

Known users of Aura include Riley and his Pokémon, Lucario and Riolu. Riley and Lucario had their Aura abilities blocked by two Roughnecks that were attacking Iron Island when they used their Mothim to use Air Slash, cutting up the airspace around it. This prevented Riley and his Pokémon from tracking their Aura, along with blinding their eyes with Vespiquen honey. Once Diamond defeated the Mothim, thus causing the Aura to be visible again, Riley and Lucario unleashed their wrath upon them.

Capabilities of Aura

  • Ability to read minds and actions of another being.
  • Ability to "sense" other Auras even while blinded.
  • Ability to track an Aura belonging to a specific person as long as they have a piece of the Aura to track.

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Lily using Aura

Aura is first revealed in Escape From Team Galactic as a form of energy that all humans and Pokémon emit. While Pokémon like Hiori's Lucario can naturally sense Aura, there are certain cases when a human can sense it. One known human who can sense Aura is Hiori's sister, Lily, and it was this ability that Team Galactic kidnapped her at a young age for their own selfish, evil goals.

A special cloak made by Team Galactic was shown to be able to hide the Aura of the user, preventing them from being tracked.

Capabilities of Aura

  • Ability to sense other Auras.
  • Ability to see the Auras of others.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

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Riolu using Aura

Manami's Riolu used Aura in TA34.


In the games

Togekiss using Aura Sphere

Various moves whose Japanese names contain はどう wave/pulse seem to use Aura. Aura Sphere is a move that explicitly uses Aura, and Aura may also be involved in the moves Dragon Pulse, Dark Pulse, Heal Pulse, and Water Pulse. These moves are capable of hitting a non-adjacent Pokémon in a Triple Battle, despite not being Flying-type. The Ability Mega Launcher boosts these moves by 50%, while the ability Bulletproof negates them.

Riley's sprite in Platinum.

Riley's animation in Platinum seems to suggest he can use Aura as well, as his hand lights with a blue glow. The Riolu Egg he gives the player is the only available Riolu in the game, and Riley also trains a Lucario.

In Pokémon X and Y, Korrina claims that something in player's aura (Japanese: 波動 wave) is the reason one of her Lucario feels a bond with them.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

The personality quiz at the beginning of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky mentions Aura. After answering the quiz, the player's Aura is read, and described as being a particular color, which is determined by the Nintendo DS's UI color or MAC address.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, almost all of Lucario's moves use Aura. In these games, thanks to Aura, the more damage Lucario has, the more powerful its attacks are. In Brawl, when Lucario gets a Smash Ball, it can execute its Final Smash, Aura Storm. During the attack, Lucario focuses its Aura into a powerful beam that the player controls.

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, Mega Evolution, Lucario's new Final Smash, maximizes the Aura, which was impossible unless it has taken at least 190% damage.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Aura or its Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Aura's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Aura's Lucario Metal       PCG-P Promotional cards   075/PCG-P
Aura's Lucario Metal       PCG-P Promotional cards   079/PCG-P
Aura's Lucario Metal       PCG-P Promotional cards   090/PCG-P
Aura's Lucario Metal       PCG-P Promotional cards   092/PCG-P
Aura's Lucario Metal       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario   012/020
      PCG-P Promotional cards   093/PCG-P
Aura's Lucario ex Metal       Side Deck   006/012
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Aaron's Aura T [Su]       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario   019/020
 


Origin

In paranormal theory, an aura is a field of light said to surround living beings, the color of which is determined by the particular person's disposition. It is often used in artwork to cause objects or people of high importance to stand out. Aura could also be based on the Chinese concept of qi, which often refers to the life-force existing in all living things.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 波導 Bōdǎo
波動 Bōdòng
France Flag.png French Aura
Germany Flag.png German Aura
Italy Flag.png Italian Aura
South Korea Flag.png Korean 파동 Padong
Spain Flag.png Spanish Aura