Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
Ampharos's best Electric-type moveset is Volt Switch / Zap Cannon, with 11.57 DPS and 248.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Ampharos ranks #66 (C Tier) as a Electric attacker with that moveset.
Ampharos
Ampharos is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,852 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Volt Switch / Zap Cannon. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
Ampharos Stats and Max CP
211 ATK
169 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3225 CPLvl 40
2852 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
2037 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1630 CPLvl 15 Research
1222 CPAmpharos's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
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Raid AttackerNot ranked
Gym Defender
Electric-type
Great League
Ultra League
Master LeagueAmpharos Type Chart
Ampharos takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Ampharos takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Flying62.5%
Steel62.5%Ampharos best moveset
| 1. | Volt Switch | Zap Cannon | 10.39 | 11.57 | 248.4 |
| 2. | Volt Switch |  Brutal Swing | 10.34 | 11.51 | 247.1 |
| 3. | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon | 10.18 | 11.34 | 243.4 |
| 4. | Charge Beam | Brutal Swing | 10.11 | 11.26 | 241.6 |
| 5. | Volt Switch | Thunder Punch | 9.75 | 10.86 | 233.2 |
| 6. | Charge Beam | Thunder Punch | 9.50 | 10.59 | 227.2 |
| 7. | Volt Switch |  Focus Blast | 9.28 | 10.34 | 221.9 |
| 8. | Volt Switch | Thunder | 9.27 | 10.33 | 221.6 |
Fast Attacks
Charge Beam
7
14
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Water
- 62.5%
Grass- Electric
Dragon
- 39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 7 Energy 14 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 6 Energy 11 Effects Charge Beam has no special effects.See Charge Beam details page ↗ - Volt Switch13201.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Water
- 62.5%
- Grass
- Electric
- Dragon
- 39.1%
- Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 13 Energy 20 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s Trainer Battles Damage 14 Energy 16 Effects Volt Switch has no special effects.See Volt Switch details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Brutal Swing65332.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
- Fighting
- Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 33 Weather boost 
Fog
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.3s - 1.7s Trainer Battles Damage 55 Energy 35 Effects Brutal Swing has no special effects.See Brutal Swing details page ↗ 
Dragon Pulse *90503.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
- Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Windy
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.0s - 3.2s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 55 Effects Dragon Pulse has no special effects.See Dragon Pulse details page ↗ - Zap Cannon1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Water
- 62.5%
- Grass
- Electric
- Dragon
- 39.1%
- Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 140 Energy 100 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.8s - 3.3s Trainer Battles Damage 150 Energy 80 Effects 
SpecialZap Cannon has a 33.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Zap Cannon details page ↗ - Thunder Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Water
- 62.5%
- Grass
- Electric
- Dragon
- 39.1%
- Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 50 Energy 33 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.9s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 60 Energy 40 Effects Thunder Punch has no special effects.See Thunder Punch details page ↗ - Thunder1001002.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Water
- 62.5%
- Grass
- Electric
- Dragon
- 39.1%
- Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 100 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 60 Effects Thunder has no special effects.See Thunder details page ↗ 
Focus Blast1401003.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock- Steel
Ice- Dark
- 62.5%
Poison
Bug- Psychic
- Fairy
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 140 Energy 100 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s Damage window 3.0s - 3.5s Trainer Battles Damage 150 Energy 75 Effects Focus Blast has no special effects.See Focus Blast details page ↗ 
Trailblaze65502.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Steel
Fire- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.2s - 1.9s Trainer Battles Damage 65 Energy 45 Effects SpecialTrailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
- Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Trailblaze details page ↗ 
Power Gem80503.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Bug
- Fire
- Ice
- 62.5%
- Fighting
- Ground
- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Effects Power Gem has no special effects.See Power Gem details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Ampharos's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Ampharos's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Ampharos has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Ampharos CP Chart
Ampharos reaches a maximum of 2,852 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,554–1,630 CP, rising to 1,943–2,037 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,165–1,222 CP.
 Max CP | 2852 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1165 CP - 1222 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1554 CP - 1630 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1554 CP - 1630 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1943 CP - 2037 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Ampharos Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 CP | 2 | 126 CP | 3 | 212 CP |
| 4 | 298 CP | 5 | 384 CP | 6 | 470 CP |
| 7 | 557 CP | 8 | 643 CP | 9 | 729 CP |
| 10 | 815 CP | 11 | 896 CP | 12 | 978 CP |
| 13 | 1059 CP | 14 | 1141 CP | 15 | 1222 CP |
| 16 | 1304 CP | 17 | 1385 CP | 18 | 1467 CP |
| 19 | 1548 CP | 20 | 1630 CP | 21 | 1711 CP |
| 22 | 1793 CP | 23 | 1874 CP | 24 | 1956 CP |
| 25 | 2037 CP | 26 | 2119 CP | 27 | 2200 CP |
| 28 | 2282 CP | 29 | 2363 CP | 30 | 2445 CP |
| 31 | 2486 CP | 32 | 2526 CP | 33 | 2567 CP |
| 34 | 2608 CP | 35 | 2649 CP | 36 | 2689 CP |
| 37 | 2730 CP | 38 | 2771 CP | 39 | 2812 CP |
| 40 | 2852 CP | 41 | 2889 CP | 42 | 2925 CP |
| 43 | 2962 CP | 44 | 2999 CP | 45 | 3036 CP |
| 46 | 3073 CP | 47 | 3111 CP | 48 | 3148 CP |
| 49 | 3186 CP | 50 | 3225 CP |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Mega Pokémon that boost Ampharos
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ampharos's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ampharos.
Electric
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #181 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 61.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  10 500 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Mareep |
|  Flaaffy |
| Flaaffy |
|  Ampharos |
| Ampharos |
|  Mega Ampharos |
- Mareep evolves into Flaaffy which costs 25 Candy.
- Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos which costs 100 Candy.
- Ampharos can transform into Mega Ampharos through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
Ampharos family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ampharos in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Mareep
Flaaffy
Ampharos
Mega Ampharos
Shadow Mareep
Shadow Flaaffy
Shadow AmpharosSize information
Ampharos's height ranges from 0.69 m to 2.45 m, with the average being 1.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.69 m | 0.7 m | 1.4 m | 2.1 m | 2.45 m |
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Ampharos in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.686 m | 0.7 m |
| 2′03″ | 2′04″ | |
| XS | 0.7 m | 1.4 m |
| 2′04″ | 4′07″ | |
| M | 1.05 m | 1.75 m |
| 3′05″ | 5′09″ | |
| XL | 1.75 m | 2.1 m |
| 5′09″ | 6′11″ | |
| XXL | 2.1 m | 2.45 m |
| 6′11″ | 8′00″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Power-up costs
| LVL |  Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Ampharos Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Ampharos from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Ampharos in Pokémon GO.
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Ampharos
Regular Ampharos
Shiny AmpharosAmpharos high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Ampharos. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Ampharos Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. |
| Silver | The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. |
| Crystal | When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | It gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used its light to send signals back and forth with others far away. |
| FireRed | The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. |
| LeafGreen | The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light. |
| HeartGold | The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. |
| SoulSilver | The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. |
| Black 2, White 2 | The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores. |
| X, Y | The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Ultra Sun | The light from its tail can be seen from space. This is why you can always tell exactly where it is, which is why it usually keeps the light off. |
| Ultra Moon | Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Ampharos in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Ampharos in Pokémon GO are Volt Switch and Zap Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.57 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 248.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
What are Ampharos’s strengths and weaknesses?
Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.
How does Ampharos perform in Raids?
What is Ampharos’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Ampharos’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,852 CP and 3,225 CP at Level 50.
Can Ampharos be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Ampharos can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Ampharos Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Ampharos cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
What Mega Pokémon boost Ampharos?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Ampharos: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.