Pokémon type
Electric
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. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
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.
Events
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
Top Ampharos counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Ampharos Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.57
- 2 0.61
- 3 0.62
- 4 0.63
- 5 0.64
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
211 |
| Defense |
|
169 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
| Level 50 | 186 |
Average size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 61.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 5,000 |
| Candy | 5 |
Other
| 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 |