Ambipom
Ambipom is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0424 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Long Tail Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 20.3 kg (44.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Technician 2. Pickup Skill Link (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0064 (Diamond/Pearl) 0064 (Platinum) 0124 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0369 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0064 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0079 (Legends: Arceus) 0048 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 100 (higher than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 169 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Ambipom changes
- In Generation 4, Ambipom has a base experience yield of 186.
Pokédex entries
| 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 | 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, Ambipom rarely uses its hands. |
| X Omega Ruby |
They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now. |
| Ultra Sun | In their search for comfortable trees, they get into territorial disputes with groups of Passimian. They win about half the time. |
| Ultra Moon | It uses its tails for everything. If it wraps both of its tails around you and gives you a squeeze, that’s proof it really likes you. |
| Brilliant Diamond | To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now. |
| Shining Pearl | They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship. |
| Legends: Arceus | To affirm their kinship, members of this species will form a ring by linking their newly doubled tails together. On rare occasions, humans have been accepted into such rings. |
Moves learned by Ambipom
Moves learnt by level up
Ambipom does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Ambipom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Ambipom cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Ambipom learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 11 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 22 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 25 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 29 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 32 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| 36 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 43 | Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 |
Egg moves
Ambipom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Ambipom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Ambipom sprites
Where to find Ambipom
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Aipom |
|---|---|
| Black White |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Accumula Town |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Aipom |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Plains |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Aipom |
| Legends: Arceus | Aipom Hill, Arena's Approach, Avalanche Slopes, Heart's Crag, Hideaway Bay |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Ambipom questions
- What is a good moveset for Ambipom?
- Where can I find a trainer with Ambipom in Platinum?
- Ambipomb acrobatics?
- Which of the 2 is stronger?
- How do I get technician ambipom?
- Technician Double Hit Power?
- Is this better with Weavile or Ambipom?
- Is Dual Chop or Double Hit better for Ambipom in BDSP?
- Is it possible to get both Headbutt and Switcheroo on an Ambipom?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Ambipom |
|---|---|
| Japanese | エテボース (Eteboth) |
| German | Ambidiffel |
| French | Capidextre |
| Italian | Ambipom |
| Spanish | Ambipom |
| Korean | 겟핸보숭 (gethaenbosung) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 双尾怪手 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 雙尾怪手 |
| English |
Long Tail Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | おながポケモン |
| German | Langschweif-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Longqueue |
| Italian | Pokémon Lungacoda |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cola Larga |
| Korean | 긴꼬리포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 长尾宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 長尾寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ambi-
- prefix meaning ‘both’
- palm
- referring to hand
- pom-pom
- cheerleading decoration

