Ampharos

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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 CP
Lvl 40
2852 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2037 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1630 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1222 CP

Ampharos's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Ampharos PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

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.

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Ampharos PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

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.

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Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
ElectricElectric-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Ampharos Type Chart

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

GroundGround160.0%

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

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

Ampharos best moveset

Moves

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.
1.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricZap Cannon11.57248.410.39
2.ElectricVolt SwitchDarkBrutal Swing11.51247.110.34
3.ElectricCharge BeamElectricZap Cannon11.34243.410.18
4.ElectricCharge BeamDarkBrutal Swing11.26241.610.11
5.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricThunder Punch10.86233.29.75
6.ElectricCharge BeamElectricThunder Punch10.59227.29.50
7.ElectricVolt SwitchFightingFocus Blast10.34221.99.28
8.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricThunder10.33221.69.27

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
    Damage6
    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
    Damage14
    Energy16

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

Charged Attacks

  • 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 ↗
  • 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
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dragon Pulse 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 ↗
  • 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 ↗
  • 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 ↗
  • 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 ↗
  • 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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore 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

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 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 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

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

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 Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
Mareep Pokémon GOMareep
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
Flaaffy Pokémon GOFlaaffy
Flaaffy Pokémon GOFlaaffy
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
Ampharos Pokémon GOAmpharos
Ampharos Pokémon GOAmpharos
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Ampharos Pokémon GOMega 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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Ampharos

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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.

Power-up costs

Power-Up Calculator

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Ampharos Candy296 Ampharos Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Ampharos Candy10 Ampharos Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Ampharos Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Ampharos Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Ampharos Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Ampharos Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Ampharos Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Ampharos Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Ampharos Candy-

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.

Complete Ampharos Power Up Costs Table
LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
112001 Candy- 2001 Ampharos Candy-
1.522001 Candy- 4002 Ampharos Candy-
232001 Candy- 6003 Ampharos Candy-
2.542001 Candy- 8004 Ampharos Candy-
354001 Candy- 1,2005 Ampharos Candy-
3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Ampharos Candy-
474001 Candy- 2,0007 Ampharos Candy-
4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Ampharos Candy-
596001 Candy- 3,0009 Ampharos Candy-
5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Ampharos Candy-
6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Ampharos Candy-
6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Ampharos Candy-
7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Ampharos Candy-
7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Ampharos Candy-
8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Ampharos Candy-
8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Ampharos Candy-
9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Ampharos Candy-
9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Ampharos Candy-
10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Ampharos Candy-
10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Ampharos Candy-
11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Ampharos Candy-
11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Ampharos Candy-
12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Ampharos Candy-
12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Ampharos Candy-
13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Ampharos Candy-
13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Ampharos Candy-
14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Ampharos Candy-
14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Ampharos Candy-
15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Ampharos Candy-
15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Ampharos Candy-
16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Ampharos Candy-
16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Ampharos Candy-
17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Ampharos Candy-
17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Ampharos Candy-
18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Ampharos Candy-
18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Ampharos Candy-
19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Ampharos Candy-
19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Ampharos Candy-
20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Ampharos Candy-
20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Ampharos Candy-
21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Ampharos Candy-
21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Ampharos Candy-
22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Ampharos Candy-
22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Ampharos Candy-
23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Ampharos Candy-
23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Ampharos Candy-
24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Ampharos Candy-
24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Ampharos Candy-
25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Ampharos Candy-
25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Ampharos Candy-
26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Ampharos Candy-
26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Ampharos Candy-
27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Ampharos Candy-
27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Ampharos Candy-
28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Ampharos Candy-
28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Ampharos Candy-
29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Ampharos Candy-
29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Ampharos Candy-
30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Ampharos Candy-
30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Ampharos Candy-
31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Ampharos Candy-
31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Ampharos Candy-
32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Ampharos Candy-
32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Ampharos Candy-
33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Ampharos Candy-
33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Ampharos Candy-
34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Ampharos Candy-
34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Ampharos Candy-
35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Ampharos Candy-
35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Ampharos Candy-
36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Ampharos Candy-
36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Ampharos Candy-
37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Ampharos Candy-
37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Ampharos Candy-
38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Ampharos Candy-
38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Ampharos Candy-
397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Ampharos Candy-
39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Ampharos Candy-
407910,000- 10 Ampharos Candy XL280,000304 Ampharos Candy10 Ampharos Candy XL
40.58010,000- 10 Ampharos Candy XL290,000304 Ampharos Candy20 Ampharos Candy XL
418111,000- 10 Ampharos Candy XL301,000304 Ampharos Candy30 Ampharos Candy XL
41.58211,000- 10 Ampharos Candy XL312,000304 Ampharos Candy40 Ampharos Candy XL
428311,000- 12 Ampharos Candy XL323,000304 Ampharos Candy52 Ampharos Candy XL
42.58411,000- 12 Ampharos Candy XL334,000304 Ampharos Candy64 Ampharos Candy XL
438512,000- 12 Ampharos Candy XL346,000304 Ampharos Candy76 Ampharos Candy XL
43.58612,000- 12 Ampharos Candy XL358,000304 Ampharos Candy88 Ampharos Candy XL
448712,000- 15 Ampharos Candy XL370,000304 Ampharos Candy103 Ampharos Candy XL
44.58812,000- 15 Ampharos Candy XL382,000304 Ampharos Candy118 Ampharos Candy XL
458913,000- 15 Ampharos Candy XL395,000304 Ampharos Candy133 Ampharos Candy XL
45.59013,000- 15 Ampharos Candy XL408,000304 Ampharos Candy148 Ampharos Candy XL
469113,000- 17 Ampharos Candy XL421,000304 Ampharos Candy165 Ampharos Candy XL
46.59213,000- 17 Ampharos Candy XL434,000304 Ampharos Candy182 Ampharos Candy XL
479314,000- 17 Ampharos Candy XL448,000304 Ampharos Candy199 Ampharos Candy XL
47.59414,000- 17 Ampharos Candy XL462,000304 Ampharos Candy216 Ampharos Candy XL
489514,000- 20 Ampharos Candy XL476,000304 Ampharos Candy236 Ampharos Candy XL
48.59614,000- 20 Ampharos Candy XL490,000304 Ampharos Candy256 Ampharos Candy XL
499715,000- 20 Ampharos Candy XL505,000304 Ampharos Candy276 Ampharos Candy XL
49.59815,000- 20 Ampharos Candy XL520,000304 Ampharos Candy296 Ampharos Candy XL

Ampharos family

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

Mareep Pokémon GOMareep
Flaaffy Pokémon GOFlaaffy
Ampharos Pokémon GOAmpharos
Mega Ampharos Pokémon GOMega Ampharos
Shadow Mareep Pokémon GOShadow Mareep
Shadow Flaaffy Pokémon GOShadow Flaaffy
Shadow Ampharos Pokémon GOShadow Ampharos

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Ampharos Pokémon GOAmpharos Pokémon GOAmpharos Pokémon GOScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmAmpharos Pokémon GOAmpharos Pokémon GO
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

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

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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 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 Zap Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.574 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 248.399.

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 C-Tier Electric-type attacker, ranking at number #66. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

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.