Ampharos
Ampharos is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Light Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 181 |
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Type | Electric |
Species | Light Pokémon |
Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
Weight | 61.5 kg (135.6 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Static Plus (hidden ability) |
Local № | 055 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 055 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 027 (Black 2/White 2) 129 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 164 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 230 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Sp. Atk | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
Total | 510 | 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.
Pokédex data
National № | 181 |
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Type | Electric Dragon |
Species | Light Pokémon |
Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
Weight | 61.5 kg (135.6 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Mold Breaker |
Local № | 055 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 055 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 027 (Black 2/White 2) 129 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 164 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 275 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Defense | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Sp. Atk | 165 | 301 | 471 | |
Sp. Def | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Total | 610 | 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
Ampharos changes
- In Generations 2-5, Ampharos has a base Defense of 75.
- In Generations 2-4, Ampharos has a base experience yield of 194.
- In Generation 5, Ampharos has a base experience yield of 225.
- In Generations 2-7, Ampharos has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Ampharos
Gold | The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. |
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Silver | The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. |
Crystal | When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean’s surface. |
Ruby Sapphire | AMPHAROS 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. |
FireRed | The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. |
LeafGreen | The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. |
Emerald | It 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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light. |
HeartGold | The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. |
SoulSilver | The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. |
Black White | The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light. |
Black 2 White 2 | The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores. |
X Y | The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Ampharos 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 Sun | The 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 Moon | Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors. |
Mega Ampharos
Ultra Sun | Excess energy from Mega Evolution stimulates its genes, and the wool it had lost grows in again. |
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Ultra Moon | Massive amounts of energy intensely stimulated Ampharos’s cells, apparently awakening its long-sleeping dragon’s blood. |
Moves learned by Ampharos
Moves learnt by level up
Ampharos learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
1 | Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Ion Deluge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Magnetic Flux | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
1 | Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 50 |
4 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
8 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Cotton Spore | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
25 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
35 | Power Gem | Rock | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
40 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Cotton Guard | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
51 | Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
57 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
62 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
65 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Ampharos learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Egg moves
Ampharos learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ampharos egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Eerie Impulse | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Flatter | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Odor Sleuth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Move Tutor moves
Ampharos can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Electroweb | Electric | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Heal Bell | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Magnet Rise | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Ampharos is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
72 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Ampharos can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — Breeding |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Moves learnt by level up
Ampharos learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
1 | Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Ion Deluge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Magnetic Flux | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
1 | Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 50 |
4 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
8 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Cotton Spore | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
25 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
35 | Power Gem | Rock | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
40 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Cotton Guard | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
51 | Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
57 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
62 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
65 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Ampharos learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Egg moves
Ampharos learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ampharos egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Ampharos is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
72 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Ampharos can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — Breeding |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Ampharos sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Ampharos
Gold Silver |
Evolve Mareep/Flaaffy |
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Crystal | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Evolve Mareep/Flaaffy |
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Mareep/Flaaffy |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Mareep/Flaaffy |
X Y |
Evolve Mareep/Flaaffy |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Mareep/Flaaffy |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Answers to Ampharos questions
- What is a good moveset for Ampharos?
- Should I get an Ampharoas or a Raichu?
- Should I use Ampharos or Magnezone for my Sun/Moon in-game team?
- Is Thunder Punch Alakazam better than Ampharos in Gold/Silver?
- I have an Ampharos that has horrible speed. Do you guys any tips or tricks I could use?
- Who would you use? Ampharos, or Blastoise?
- How does Ampharos learn 10 moves at level 1?
- Do the effects of Plus and Minus linger if you lose the ability?
- Can Ampharos learn Ice Punch in Heartgold?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Ampharos |
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Japanese | デンリュウ (Denryu) |
German | Ampharos |
French | Pharamp |
Name origin
- ampere
- unit of electrical current
- pharos
- Greek for lighthouse
- pharaoh
- Ancient Egyptian ruler (which Ampharos is designed after)