Mega Ampharos
#181 (Johto)
Best moveset for Mega Ampharos
The best moves for Mega 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
Mega Ampharos currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
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:
Mega Ampharos Raid Guide
Mega Ampharos has previously been Raid Boss in Mega Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Mega Ampharos, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Mega Ampharos is an Electric & Dragon Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves. Ampharos's strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 4,245.
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 | 294 | |
| Defense | 203 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,819 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,426 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,639 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 4,245 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 3,032 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,942 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 61.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | ? |
| Base flee rate | ? |
| Buddy walk distance | ? |
Best moveset for Mega Ampharos
The best moves for Mega 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 | 30 |
| 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 Mega Ampharos?
Mega Ampharos is a Electric/Dragon type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Mega 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 »
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