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Shadow Ampharos

Shadow Ampharos (Shadow)Electric
  • rain
Shadow Ampharos is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow 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.

Shadow Ampharos Stats and Max CP

211 ATK
169 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3225 CP
Lvl 40
2852 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2037 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1630 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1222 CP

Shadow Ampharos's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Ampharos PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Due to a relatively low ATK stat and the sheer competition in Electric types of Pokémon GO, Shadow Ampharos is a rather underwhelming attacker in the meta.

Mega Ampharos totally dismantled the Shadow version in DPS rankings, so if you really like this Pokémon, please purify and Mega Evolve it.

⚔️ Raids

A damage output at the level of regular Manectric is quite disappointing, so make Shadow Ampharos sit it out when using Electric Pokémon in Raids.

🛡️ Gyms

Ampharos’ DEF is already bad and the Shadow makes it worse. No Gym defense for this Pokémon!

Shadow Ampharos PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Balanced stats across the board and an excellent set of moves make Shadow Ampharos a legitimate threat in the Great League. Moreover, it packs everything: high energy gains, cheap Charged Moves, and heavy hits.

All these help Shadow Ampharos dominate Water and Flying types, while also scoring big with Annihilape (both regular and Shadow), Forretress, Alolan Ninetales, Wigglytuff, Clefable, and Galarian Weezing.

Also, Ampharos learns so many Charged Moves in Pokémon GO that the opponent is often unprepared for what lies in store. You simply cannot go wrong with power and mind games!

At the same time, do keep in mind that regular Ampharos is more powerful in these battles, beating the likes of Cresselia, Shadow Scizor, Shadow Steelix, Swampert, and Shadow Drapion. While it loses Wigglytuff, Annihilape, and Corviknight, the magnitude of wins secured by regular Ampharos makes it the preferred version in the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

Shadow Ampharos is less dominant in the Ultra League but still a massive headache to deal with for many players. Once again, it overpowers Water types, Flying types (not Drifblim), Shadow Scizor, Shadow Dusknoir, and Shadow Annihilape.

However, it is once again less victorious than regular Ampharos, who goes on to beat Clefable, Steelix, Gastrodon, Drifblim, Corviknight, and Malamar. As such, you should stick with regular Ampharos if you're looking for the better Pokémon in PvP.

🟣 Master League

Shadow Ampharos, or even regular Ampharos for that matter, get completely destroyed in the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
ElectricElectric-type
#36
Great LeagueGreat League
#222
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#54
Master LeagueMaster League
#272

Shadow Ampharos Type Chart

Shadow Ampharos takes increased damage from:Shadow Ampharos takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%

Shadow Ampharos takes reduced damage from:Shadow Ampharos takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Ampharos best moveset

Moves

Volt Switch + Zap Cannon

Electric
ElectricVolt Switch
ElectricZap Cannon
Shadow Ampharos's best Electric-type moveset is Volt Switch / Zap Cannon, with 13.59 DPS and 243.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Ampharos ranks #36 (B Tier) as a Electric attacker with that moveset.
1.ElectricVolt SwitchDarkBrutal Swing12.0413.68244.7
2.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricZap Cannon11.9513.59243.0
3.ElectricCharge BeamDarkBrutal Swing11.7613.37239.1
4.ElectricCharge BeamElectricZap Cannon11.6913.29237.7
5.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricThunder Punch11.3612.91231.0
6.ElectricCharge BeamElectricThunder Punch11.0612.57224.9
7.ElectricVolt SwitchFightingFocus Blast10.6912.16217.4
8.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricThunder10.6812.14217.1
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • ElectricCharge Beam7141.0s
    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
    Damage6
    Energy11

    Effects
    Charge Beam has no special effects.
    See Charge Beam details page ↗
  • ElectricVolt Switch13201.5s
    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
    Damage14
    Energy16

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

Charged Attacks

  • DarkBrutal Swing65332.0s
    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 ↗
  • DragonDragon Pulse *90503.5s
    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
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
  • ElectricZap Cannon1401003.5s
    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 ↗
  • ElectricThunder Punch50332.0s
    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 ↗
  • ElectricThunder1001002.5s
    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 ↗
  • FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s
    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 ↗
  • GrassTrailblaze65502.0s
    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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockPower Gem80503.0s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Ampharos's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Ampharos has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Ampharos CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Ampharos reaches a maximum of 2,852 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,495–1,630 CP, rising to 1,869–2,037 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,165–1,222 CP.

Max CPMax CP2852 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 catchRaids1495 CP - 1630 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1869 CP - 2037 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Ampharos Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

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

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#181
Height1.4 m
Weight61.5 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MareepMareep
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
FlaaffyFlaaffy
FlaaffyFlaaffy
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
AmpharosAmpharos
AmpharosAmpharos
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Ampharos (Mega)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.
How to purify Shadow Ampharos
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Ampharos

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

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Ampharos Candy360 Shadow Ampharos Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Ampharos Candy12 Shadow Ampharos Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Ampharos Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Ampharos Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Ampharos Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Ampharos Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Ampharos Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Ampharos Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Ampharos Candy-

Shadow Ampharos Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Ampharos from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Ampharos in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Ampharos family

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

MareepMareep
FlaaffyFlaaffy
AmpharosAmpharos
Mega Ampharos (Mega)Mega Ampharos
Shadow Mareep (Shadow)Shadow Mareep
Shadow Flaaffy (Shadow)Shadow Flaaffy
Shadow Ampharos (Shadow)Shadow Ampharos

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Ampharos

Shadow Ampharos high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Ampharos Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Ampharos’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Ampharos in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Ampharos in Pokémon GO are Volt Switch and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.685 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 244.749.

How does Shadow Ampharos perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Ampharos rank as a Electric-type attacker?

Shadow Ampharos is a B-Tier Electric-type attacker, ranking at number #36 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Ampharos?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Ampharos: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

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

Shadow Ampharos’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2852 CP and 3225 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Ampharos be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Ampharos can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Ampharos Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Ampharos cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.