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    Ampharos

    Official artwork of AmpharosElectric
    • rain
    Ampharos is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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    Ampharos is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric-type Pokémon, Ampharos is weak to Ground-type moves.

    Ampharos's maximum Combat Power stat is 3225 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Volt Switch and Brutal Swing. Ampharos encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Ampharos is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP3225 CP
    Attack211 ATK
    Defense169 DEF
    Stamina207 HP
    Buddy distance5 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Ampharos Type Chart

    Ampharos takes increased damage from:Ampharos takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Ground
    Ampharos takes reduced damage from:Ampharos takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Electric
    • Flying
    • Steel

    Ampharos's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderC TierExternal Link
    Electric Electric-type Attacker
    Volt Switch / Zap Cannon    		D TierExternal Link#57

    Ampharos's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Ampharos's best moveset is Volt Switch and Brutal Swing, with 11.97 DPS (damage per second) and 201.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Fog weather.
    • DPS11.97
    • TDO200.99
    • Weather
      • rain
      • fog
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.ElectricVolt Switch DarkBrutal Swing 11.97201.022.0
        2.ElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 11.83198.621.8
        3.ElectricCharge Beam DarkBrutal Swing 11.72196.721.5
        4.ElectricCharge Beam ElectricZap Cannon 11.59194.621.3
        5.ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunder Punch 11.30189.720.8
        6.ElectricCharge Beam ElectricThunder Punch 11.02185.020.3
        7.ElectricVolt Switch FightingFocus Blast 10.60177.819.5
        8.ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunder 10.58177.619.5
        1 of 2
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Ampharos's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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).

        Fast Attacks

        • ElectricCharge BeamDamage7Energy14Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage7
          Energy14
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy11

          Effects
          Charge Beam has no special effects.
          See Charge Beam details page ↗
        • ElectricVolt SwitchDamage13Energy20Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Volt Switch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage13
          Energy20
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy16

          Effects
          Volt Switch has no special effects.
          See Volt Switch details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • RockPower GemDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Power Gem
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50

          Effects
          Power Gem has no special effects.
          See Power Gem details page ↗
        • ElectricThunder PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Thunder Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.9s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy40

          Effects
          Thunder Punch has no special effects.
          See Thunder Punch details page ↗
        • ElectricThunderDamage100Energy100Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Thunder
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy60

          Effects
          Thunder has no special effects.
          See Thunder details page ↗
        • DragonDragon Pulse *Damage90Energy50Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Dragon Pulse
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.0s - 3.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy60

          Effects
          Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
          See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
        • FightingFocus BlastDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage150
          Energy75

          Effects
          Focus Blast has no special effects.
          See Focus Blast details page ↗
        • ElectricZap CannonDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Zap Cannon
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.8s - 3.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage150
          Energy80

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Zap Cannon has a 33.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Zap Cannon details page ↗
        • DarkBrutal SwingDamage65Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Brutal Swing
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy35

          Effects
          Brutal Swing has no special effects.
          See Brutal Swing details page ↗
        • GrassTrailblazeDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          See Trailblaze details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Ampharos's has 3225 max CP (at Level 50). A Ampharos obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1554 CP to 1630 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1943 CP to 2037 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Ampharos can be found in the 1165 CP to 1222 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3225 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1165 CP - 1222 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1554 CP - 1630 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1554 CP - 1630 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        1943 CP - 2037 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        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.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        140 CP2126 CP3212 CP
        4298 CP5384 CP6470 CP
        7557 CP8643 CP9729 CP
        10815 CP11896 CP12978 CP
        131059 CP141141 CP151222 CP
        161304 CP171385 CP181467 CP
        191548 CP201630 CP211711 CP
        221793 CP231874 CP241956 CP
        252037 CP262119 CP272200 CP
        282282 CP292363 CP302445 CP
        312486 CP322526 CP332567 CP
        342608 CP352649 CP362689 CP
        372730 CP382771 CP392812 CP
        402852 CP412889 CP422925 CP
        432962 CP442999 CP453036 CP
        463073 CP473111 CP483148 CP
        493186 CP503225 CP

        Ampharos evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of MareepMareep
        • 25 Candy25 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of FlaaffyFlaaffy
        Thumbnail image of FlaaffyFlaaffy
        • 100 Candy100 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of AmpharosAmpharos
        Thumbnail image of AmpharosAmpharos
        • 200 / 40 Mega Energy200 / 40 Mega Energy
        		Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega Ampharos
        • Mareep evolves into Flaaffy which costs 25 Candy.
        • Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos which costs 100 Candy.
        • Ampharos can Mega evolve into Mega Ampharos. Evolving Mega Ampharos costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

        Ampharos family

        A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ampharos in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

        Official artwork of MareepMareep
        Official artwork of FlaaffyFlaaffy
        Official artwork of AmpharosAmpharos
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega AmpharosMega Ampharos
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MareepShadow Mareep
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow FlaaffyShadow Flaaffy
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow AmpharosShadow Ampharos

        Ampharos in the meta

        Ampharos in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        In the early years of Pokémon GO, Ampharos was the go-to Electric-type for many trainers. However, power creep has been hard on this beloved species, as the meta now features numerous powerhouses that are simply better than Ampharos 🫤.

        If you want to use Ampharos, just Mega Evolve it! 🧬

        ⚔️ Raids - Ampharos is not too bad. A decent 211 ATK gives it some degree of viability if you don’t have other options. Again, opt for its Mega Evolution, which is a top-notch DPS pick 🌩️.

        🛡️ Gyms - Ampharos lacks the bulk required to be even a decent Gym defender.

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        Ampharos may not be a premier PvE mon, but the tables turn in PvP, where its versatile moveset and mono-typing make it a fine pick 😄. Expect a good number of wins, but keep in mind that Ampharos still has a tough time against the meta’s biggest threats 🫢.

        🔵 Great League - Ampharos is a bit of a mixed bag in the Great League, with Volt Switch, Trailblaze, and Brutal Swing making it unpredictable, often tossing matches in your favor ✌️. However, its low DEF makes it a sitting duck to even high-damage Fast attacks, ultimately limiting its impact 🤕. As such, Ampharos is highly dependent on the right matchups, making it a hit or miss.

        🟡 Ultra League - Ampharos performs best in the Ultra League, where its snappy moveset gives it potential against a variety of targets 🎯. While it still struggles with squishiness, it performs well as a lead 👌. Overall, a noticeable Pokémon in this competitive meta.

        🟣 Master League - Ampharos simply lacks the stats needed to succeed in the Master League.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Ampharos

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ampharos's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ampharos.

        Electric Electric

        Pokédex informationMore 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.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Ampharos in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Ampharos, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

                Johto
                Pokédex Number#181
                Height1.4 m
                Weight61.5 kg
                RegionGeneration 2
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate20%
                Base Flee Rate0%
                Catch rewards
                Candy10
                Stardust500
                Additional Move Cost
                Candy75
                Stardust75000
                Mega Energy reward
                For walking as a Buddy
                Candy25 Mega Energy

                Size information

                XXSXSMXLXXL
                Ampharos scaled to 0.6535294117647059x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ampharos scaled to 0.6617647058823529x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ampharos scaled to 1.0735294117647058x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmAmpharos scaled to 1.4852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ampharos scaled to 1.6911764705882355x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                0.69 m0.7 m1.4 m2.1 m2.45 m

                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.

                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.

                SizeLower boundUpper bound
                XXS0.686 m0.7 m
                2′03″2′04″
                XS0.7 m1.4 m
                2′04″4′07″
                M1.05 m1.75 m
                3′05″5′09″
                XL1.75 m2.1 m
                5′09″6′11″
                XXL2.1 m2.45 m
                6′11″8′00″

                Encounter data

                Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
                Movement Timer11s
                Jump Time2s
                Attack Probability10.0%
                Attack Timer20s
                Dodge Probability15.0%
                Dodge Duration0.0s
                Dodge Distance1
                Min Action Frequency1s
                Max Action Frequency2s

                Ampharos Pokédex entries

                Johto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                GoldThe tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
                SilverThe bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
                CrystalWhen it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.
                Ruby, SapphireAMPHAROS 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.
                EmeraldIt 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.
                FireRedThe bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
                LeafGreenThe tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteThe tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
                HeartGoldThe tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
                SoulSilverThe bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
                Black 2, White 2The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores.
                X, YThe tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireAmpharos 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 SunThe 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 MoonIts tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.

                Sprites

                Photobomb

                Regular and Shiny Ampharos

                Ampharos 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.

                Wallpaper

                AmpharosAmpharosAmpharosAmpharos

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Ampharos’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Electric-type Pokémon, Ampharos is weak to Ground-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Ampharos in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Ampharos in Pokémon GO are Volt Switch and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.975 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 200.99.

                How does Ampharos perform in Raids?

                Ampharos's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Ampharos rank as a Electric-type attacker?

                Ampharos is a D-Tier Electric-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Ampharos?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Ampharos: Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

                What is Ampharos’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Ampharos’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2852 CP and 3225 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.