Ampharos
#181 (Johto)
Best moveset for Ampharos
The best moves for Ampharos are Volt Switch and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 45.4 dps |
Defense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 45.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Mareep family. Ampharos evolves from Flaaffy which costs 100 Candy.
Evolving Mega Ampharos costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Ampharos:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Ampharos, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Ampharos is an Electric Pokémon which evolves from Flaaffy. It is vulnerable to Ground moves. Ampharos's strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 2,852.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 211 | |
| Defense | 169 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,222 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,630 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,445 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,852 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,037 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,649 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 61.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Ampharos
The best moves for Ampharos are Volt Switch and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 45.4 dps |
Defense
| Volt Switch | 10.5 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 45.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | 8 | 13.6 | 8.7 |
| Volt Switch | 14 | 13.1 | 10.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Gem | 80 | -17.2 | 27.6 |
| Thunder | 100 | -41.7 | 50 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | -28.6 | 40 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | -27 | 45.4 |
| Thunder Punch | 45 | -18.3 | 30 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite TM | 90 | -13.9 | 25 |
| Brutal Swing | 65 | -17.4 | 34.2 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Ampharos?
Ampharos is a Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Ampharos are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill,
- Garchomp,
- Rhyperior.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 100% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 99% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 98% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 97% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Drill Run | 93% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 92% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 92% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Incarnate) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Extrasensory | Earth Power | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Ampharos
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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