Name origin

ambi-
prefix meaning ‘both’
palm
referring to hand
pom-pom
cheerleading decoration


Ambipom artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 424
Type Normal
Species Long Tail Pokémon
Height 3′11″ (1.19m)
Weight 44.8 lbs (20.3 kg)
Abilities Pickup
Technician
Skill Link (Dream World)
Local № 064 (Diamond, Pearl)
064 (Platinum)
124 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Etebosu

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 100 (higher than normal)
Base EXP 186
Growth Rate Fast

Type defenses

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Ambipom stats

The base stats for Ambipom are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 75
260 - 354
Attack 100
184 - 328
Defense 66
123 - 254
Sp. Atk 60
112 - 240
Sp. Def 66
123 - 254
Speed 115
211 - 361
Total 482

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now.
Pearl They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship.
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, Ambipom rarely uses its hands.
HeartGold They live on large trees. They are said to communicate by connecting their tails to those of others.
SoulSilver It is very difficult to dodge the consecutive strikes of its two tails.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Ambipom learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
1 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
1 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
4 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
8 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
11 Baton PassNormalStatus--
15 TickleNormalStatus-100
18 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
22 SwiftNormalSpecial60
25 ScreechNormalStatus-85
29 AgilityPsychicStatus--
32 Double HitNormalPhysical3590
36 FlingDarkPhysical-100
39 Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
43 Last ResortNormalPhysical140100

Egg moves

Ambipom learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ambipom egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DoubleSlapNormalPhysical1585
SlamNormalPhysical8075
CounterFightingPhysical-100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
ScreechNormalStatus-85
SpiteGhostStatus-100
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
RevengeFightingPhysical60100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
CovetNormalPhysical60100
SwitcherooDarkStatus-100

Ambipom learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ambipom egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DoubleSlapNormalPhysical1585
SlamNormalPhysical8075
CounterFightingPhysical-100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
ScreechNormalStatus-85
SpiteGhostStatus-100
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
CovetNormalPhysical60100

Move Tutor moves

Ambipom can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
SnatchDarkStatus--
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Ambipom can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070

Moves learnt by HM

Ambipom is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Ambipom is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Ambipom is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Low SweepFightingPhysical60100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Ambipom is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Ambipom sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Ambipom normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Ambipom normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Ambipom shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Ambipom shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Ambipom normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Ambipom normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Ambipom shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Ambipom shiny sprite

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Where to find Ambipom

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Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

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Answers to Ambipom questions