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. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
10.4DPS
48DPS
Defending
10.4DPS
48DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.25DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Mareep family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Ampharos evolves from Flaaffy for 100 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Ampharos.
- 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:
Game images
Ampharos, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Ampharos is an Electric Pokémon which evolves from Flaaffy. It is weak to Ground moves. Ampharos's best moveset is Volt Switch & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 3,225.
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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Volt Switch | 13 | 10.4 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 8.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite TM | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Power Gem | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Thunder | 100 | 1 | 1.2 |
| 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
Counters & Raids
What counters Ampharos?
Ampharos is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Ampharos is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Deoxys (Attack Forme).
The top Ampharos 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 |
|
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 |