Mareep
#179 (Johto)
Best moveset for Mareep
The best moves for Mareep are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
9.6DPS
38.4DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
31.2DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Mareep family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Mareep evolves into Flaaffy for 25 Candy, then into Ampharos for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Ampharos costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Mareep, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Mareep is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Mareep's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 1,120. Mareep evolves into Flaaffy.
About
"Mareep's fluffy coat of wool rubs together and builds a static charge. The more static electricity is charged, the more brightly the lightbulb at the tip of its tail glows."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.8 | 100% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6.5 | 96% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.3 | 93% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6.1 | 90% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
5.8 | 86% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.7 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
5.4 | 81% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
5.4 | 80% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.3 | 79% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
5.2 | 76% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.8 | 57% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.7 | 55% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Mareep?
Mareep is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Mareep is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Deoxys (Attack Forme).
The top Mareep counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
114 |
| Defense |
|
79 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
Size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 7.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
424 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
566 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
849 |
|
Level 40 |
991 |
|
Level 50 |
1,120 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 708 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 920 |