#181 Ampharos

#181 Ampharos

electric
Height1.4 m(4'07")
Weight61.5 kg(135.6 lbs)
Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%
Gen 2

Ampharos's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 90
321
Attack 75
186
Defense 85
206
Sp. Atk 115
266
Sp. Def 90
216
Speed 55
146
0/508
1341
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
ground
1xdamage
normalfirewatergrassicefightingpoisonpsychicbugrockghostdragondarkfairy
0.5xdamage
electricflyingsteel

Ampharos Abilities

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

PlusHidden

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

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Ampharos Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description
Fire Punchfirephysical75100Level 1The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Thunder Punchelectricphysical75100Level 1The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Growlnormalstatus–100Level 1The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
Thunder Shockelectricspecial40100Level 1The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus–90Level 1The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Zap Cannonelectricspecial12050Level 1The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
Dragon Pulsedragonspecial85100Level 1The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Magnetic Fluxelectricstatus––Level 1The user manipulates magnetic fields, which boosts the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus Ability or the Minus Ability.
Cotton Sporegrassstatus–100Level 11The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon. This harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Chargeelectricstatus––Level 16The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Take Downnormalphysical9085Level 20A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Electro Ballelectricspecial–100Level 25The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Confuse Rayghoststatus–100Level 29The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Power Gemrockspecial80100Level 35The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Dischargeelectricspecial80100Level 40The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
Cotton Guardgrassstatus––Level 46The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically boosting its Defense stat.
Dazzling Gleamfairyspecial80100Level 51The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Light Screenpsychicstatus––Level 57A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Thunderelectricspecial11070Level 62A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Agilitypsychicstatus––TMThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Breaking Swipedragonphysical60100TMThe user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Charge Beamelectricspecial5090TMThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dragon Cheerdragonstatus00TMThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.
Dragon Taildragonphysical6090TMThe target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Eerie Impulseelectricstatus–100TMThe user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Electric Terrainelectricstatus––TMThe user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.
Electrowebelectricspecial5595TMThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Endeavornormalphysical–100TMThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Endurenormalstatus––TMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flingdarkphysical–100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100TMThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping Handnormalstatus––TMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Punchicephysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Low Kickfightingphysical–100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Meteor Beamrockspecial12090TMThe user gathers energy from space and boosts its Sp. Atk stat on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Outragedragonphysical120100TMThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Protectnormalstatus––TMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dancewaterstatus––TMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Reflectpsychicstatus––TMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
Restpsychicstatus––TMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Roarnormalstatus––TMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Sleep Talknormalstatus––TMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Stomping Tantrumgroundphysical75100TMDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Substitutenormalstatus––TMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Dayfirestatus––TMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Supercell Slamelectricphysical10095TMThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.
Swiftnormalspecial60–TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100TMThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Volt Switchelectricspecial70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Wild Chargeelectricphysical90100TMThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

Ampharos Sprites

Normal
Ampharos Gen II Normal sprite
Shiny
Ampharos Gen II Shiny sprite
Back
Ampharos Gen II Back sprite
Back Shiny
Ampharos Gen II Back Shiny sprite
Pokedex Entries
Gold

The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.

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

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.

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.

In Other Languages

Ampharos's Japanese name is Denryu (デンリュウ). Here are all the official names for Ampharos across different languages:

JapaneseデンリュウDenryu
Korean전룡
Chinese (Traditional)電龍
FrenchPharamp
GermanAmpharos
SpanishAmpharos
ItalianAmpharos
Chinese (Simplified)电龙

Ampharos Breeding

Species
Light Pokémon
Egg Groups
MonsterGround
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience230

How to Get Ampharos

Ampharos is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Ampharos in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Johto #55Johto (HGSS) #55Unova (B2W2) #27Kalos Coastal #129Alola (USUM) #164Akala (USUM) #65Paldea #103
FAQ

About Ampharos

Ampharos is a Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 510, Ampharos is classified as a Light Pokémon and is part of the Mareep → Flaaffy → Ampharos evolution line.

In competitive play, Ampharos is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 0.41% usage rate. Its key abilities are Static and Plus, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Ampharos is weak to Ground-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Ampharos can learn 100 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Tera Blast, Thunderbolt, Meteor Beam, Volt Switch. Standing at 1.4m tall and weighing 61.5kg, Ampharos has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Johto region games.