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Ampharos.

national dex #181 · gen II
BST 510 · electric
Ampharos official artwork
electric
#181 · gen II
Profile
HP
90
ATK
75
DEF
85
SPA
115
SPD
90
SPE
55
BST 510 · best Sp. Atk 115 · worst Speed 55 · meters scale to 200

Ampharos is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel.

Typingelectric
AbilitiesStatic, Plus
Height, weight1.4 m / 61.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Ground
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Dex position
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Ampharos base stats

BST 510 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP90290384
Atk75139273
Def85157295
SpA115211361
SpD90166306
Spe55103229
BST510bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 SpA

Ampharos weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele½
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly½
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Ground
Resists
Electric, Flying, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Ampharos abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
StaticHas a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
PlushiddenIncreases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.

Ampharos evolution line

3 stages

Best Ampharos moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
electricZap CannonSPEC120
electricThunderSPEC110
electricSupercell SlamPHYS100
electricThunderboltSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Ampharos moves

gen 9 · 90 moves · 21 level-up · 55 TM/HM · 14 tutor
67 moves · Ampharos appears in 14 games
Fire PunchL1Magnetic FluxL1Zap CannonL1Thunder WaveL18ChargeL25Cotton SporeL27Confuse RayL29Thunder PunchL30Electro BallL33Cotton GuardL46DischargeL48Charge BeamL51Dazzling GleamL51Light ScreenL63Dragon PulseL65Power GemL71ThunderL79After YoutrainAgilityTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMBrick BreakTMBrutal SwingTMBulldozeTMDigTMDouble EdgeTMDragon CheerTMDragon TailTMEerie ImpulseTMElectric TerrainTMElectrowebTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFlattertrainFlingTMFocus BlastTMFocus PunchTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMIce PunchTMIron TailTMLow KickTMMega KicktrainMeteor BeamTMOutrageTMParabolic ChargetrainProtectTMRain DanceTMReflectTMRestTMRising VoltagetrainRoarTMRoundTMSafeguardTMScreechtrainSleep TalkTMSnoreTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSupercell SlamTMThunderboltTMTrailblazeTMVolt SwitchTMWild ChargeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15Level 1
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Zap CannonSTABelectricSPEC12050%5Level 1
Magnetic FluxelectricSTAT--20Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 5
Thunder ShockSTABelectricSPEC40100%30Level 10
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Level 18
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 20
ChargeelectricSTAT--20Level 25
Cotton SporegrassSTAT-100%40Level 27
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Level 29
Thunder PunchSTABelectricPHYS75100%15Level 30
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10Level 33
Cotton GuardgrassSTAT--10Level 46
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Level 48
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10Level 51
Dazzling GleamfairySPEC80100%10Level 51
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30Level 63
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Level 65
Power GemrockSPEC80100%20Level 71
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10Level 79
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipedragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
ChargeelectricSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Dazzling GleamfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dragon CheerdragonSTAT00%15TM / HM
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
Dragon TaildragonPHYS6090%10TM / HM
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Electric TerrainelectricSTAT--10TM / HM
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Meteor BeamrockSPEC12090%10TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
Power GemrockSPEC80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Supercell SlamSTABelectricPHYS10095%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder PunchSTABelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Zap CannonSTABelectricSPEC12050%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Thunder PunchSTABelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Tutor
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15Tutor

Ampharos Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

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.

Ultra Moon

Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Y

The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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 V2 entries
Black, White

The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.

Black 2, White 2

The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.

HeartGold

The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.

SoulSilver

The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed

The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.

LeafGreen

The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.

Silver

The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.

Crystal

When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.

Ampharos species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorYellow
ShapeUpright
HabitatGrassland
Height1.4 m (4'07")
Weight61.5 kg (135.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Ground
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience230
EV yield3 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#181
Johto#055
Johto (HGSS)#055
Unova (B2W2)#027
Conquest#047
Kalos Coastal#129
Alola (USUM)#164
Akala (USUM)#065
Paldea#103
Lumiose City#026
Champions#181
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker75 Atk / 115 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 115very good
Speed tier55 Speaverage speed
Defensive load1 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Ampharos

Ampharos is a Electric-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

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