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Ampharos
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 230
- EV Yield
- 3 SpA
- Height
- 1.4 m (4'07")
- Weight
- 61.5 kg (135.6 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.
Generation VI
The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
Generation VII
The light from its tail can be seen from space. This is why you can always tell exactly where it is, which is why it usually keeps the light off.
Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)
Generation II
The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.
Generation III
AMPHAROS gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this POKéMON to send signals back and forth with others far away.
It gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used its light to send signals back and forth with others far away.
The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Generation IV
The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Generation V
The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores.
Level Up
21 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Zap CannonSTAB | ele | S | 120 | 50% | 5 |
| 1 | Magnetic Flux | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| 5 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 10 | Thunder ShockSTAB | ele | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 18 | Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| 20 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 25 | Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| 27 | Cotton Spore | gra | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 29 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | Thunder PunchSTAB | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 33 | Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Cotton Guard | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| 48 | DischargeSTAB | ele | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 51 | Charge BeamSTAB | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| 51 | Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 63 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 65 | Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 71 | Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 79 | ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
TM / HM
55 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking Swipe | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge BeamSTAB | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Cheer | dra | N | 0 | 0% | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Eerie Impulse | ele | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Electric Terrain | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Supercell SlamSTAB | ele | P | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder PunchSTAB | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Volt SwitchSTAB | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Wild ChargeSTAB | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Zap CannonSTAB | ele | S | 120 | 50% | 5 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thunder PunchSTAB | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Ampharos
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Ampharos
Ampharos is a Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). The light from its tail can be seen from space. This is why you can always tell exactly where it is, which is why it usually keeps the light off. Ampharos stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 61.5 kg (135.6 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Ampharos Base Stats
Ampharos has a base stat total of 510, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 55 (below average). Ampharos excels as a special attacker. Ampharos is average speed with a base Speed of 55.
Ampharos Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Electric-type, Ampharos is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Ampharos 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Ampharos Abilities
Ampharos's abilities include Static, Plus. Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Plus, which increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.
Ampharos Moves & Learnset
Ampharos can learn 90 moves in Generation 9, including 21 by leveling up, 55 via TM/HM, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Zap Cannon (Electric, 120 power), Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Supercell Slam (Electric, 100 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power). For coverage, Ampharos can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Ampharos
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Ampharos can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Ampharos yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ampharos belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups. Ampharos is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Mareep → Flaaffy → Ampharos).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Ampharos. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ampharos, or use the team builder to see how Ampharos fits into your squad.
