Ambipom
#424 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Ambipom
The best moves for Ambipom are Scratch and Hyper Beam 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
14.4DPS
45DPS
Defending
7DPS
45DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.25DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Aipom family. Ambipom evolves from Aipom for 100 Candy.
- Aipom requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Ambipom.
Game images
Ambipom, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Ambipom is a Normal Pokémon which evolves from Aipom. It is weak to Fighting moves. Ambipom's best moveset is Scratch & Hyper Beam and it has a Max CP of 2,733.
About
"It uses its tails for everything. If it wraps both of its tails around you and gives you a squeeze, that's proof it really likes you."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 14.4 |
| Astonish | 7 | 7 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
45 DPS
|
11.3 | 100% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
10.3 | 92% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
45 DPS
|
9.8 | 87% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
22 DPS
|
9 | 80% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Low Sweep
20 DPS
|
8.6 | 76% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
8.2 | 73% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
8 | 71% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
22 DPS
|
7.3 | 65% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Low Sweep
20 DPS
|
6.5 | 58% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.9 | 34% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Ambipom?
Ambipom is weak to Fighting moves.
The best counter to Ambipom is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Blaziken and Mega Mewtwo Y.
The top Ambipom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 85% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 83% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 82% | |
| Keldeo (Resolute Form) | 82% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
205 |
| Defense |
|
143 |
| Stamina |
|
181 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 20.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,036 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,381 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,072 |
|
Level 40 |
2,418 |
|
Level 50 |
2,733 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,727 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,245 |