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
10.4dps
48dps
Defense
10.4dps
48dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Mareep family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Ampharos evolves from Flaaffy which costs 100 Candy, and evolves into Mega Ampharos which is not permanent.
- Evolving Mega Ampharos costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
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 would have 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 3,225. Ampharos evolves into Mega Ampharos.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | 7 | 8.4 |
| Volt Switch | 13 | 10.4 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Power Gem | 80 | 26.7 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 30 |
| Thunder | 100 | 48 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | 40 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | 48 |
| Brutal Swing | 65 | 32.5 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 32.5 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite TM | 90 | 25.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
What counters Ampharos?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Ampharos are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Groudon,
- Excadrill,
- Mamoswine,
- Garchomp.
Ampharos is a Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
211 |
| Defense |
|
169 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,222 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,630 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,445 |
|
Level 40 |
2,852 |
|
Level 50 |
3,225 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,037 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,649 |