Ampharos (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ampharos (disambiguation).

Ampharos Light Pokémon デンリュウ Denryu #181 Ampharos Mega Ampharos Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Electric Unknown Ampharos Electric Dragon Mega Ampharos Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Static Ampharos Cacophony Mega Ampharos Cacophony Plus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Mold Breaker Mega Ampharos Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Ampharos 4'07" 1.4 m Mega Ampharos 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 135.6 lbs. 61.5 kg Ampharos 135.6 lbs. 61.5 kg Mega Ampharos 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Ampharosite [[|]]
Base experience yield 194 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 230 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Ampharos 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Ampharos 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Ampharos
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ampharos (Japanese: デンリュウ Denryu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Flaaffy starting at level 30. It is the final form of Mareep. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos using the Ampharosite.

Biology

Ampharos is a yellow, bipedal Pokémon with a white belly. It has conical ears with black stripes and a red orb on its forehead. Its long neck has several black rings around it near the base. Its stubby arms resemble flippers and each foot has a single white nail. It has a long, black-striped tail with a red orb at the tip. The orb on its tail can shine so bright, that it can be seen from space. People have used the light as a beacon, or to send signals across the ocean. Ampharos is generally found in grasslands, though it can also be found in farms alongside its pre-evolved forms Mareep and Flaaffy.

As Mega Ampharos, its toes turn black and it regrows white wool at the back of its head and over its tail, having its genes stimulated by Mega Evolution. This energy also awakens its long-sleeping dragon blood. Its long wooly tail has many small, red orbs attached to it. Its conical ears retain their stripes, but are now segmented with swirled tips. When it increases the amount of electrical energy within itself, the red orbs on its body and wool emit a strong light.

In the anime

Ampharos in the anime

Major appearances

Amphy

Jasmine has an Ampharos that lights up the Glitter Lighthouse in Olivine City, which debuted in Fight for the Light!, thus also marking the species' debut. It was sick so Ash and his friends went to Cianwood City to pick up medicine. This Ampharos was nicknamed "Sparkle" in the dub.

Other

An Ampharos appeared in Manectric Charge, under the ownership of Watt. It was first used to release Ash, May, and Brock's Pokémon from Team Rocket's net. It was later used to battle May's Skitty and ultimately lost.

An Ampharos appeared in Those Darn Electabuzz!, under the ownership of Shigeo. It battled his son Corey's Charizard, nicknamed Don, as part of Don's training.

An Ampharos appeared in A Chip Off the Old Brock, under the ownership of McCauley. Its electricity is used to make special potions for the pharmacy McCauley works at.

An Ampharos appeared in Drifloon On the Wind!, under the ownership of Karsten. It assists him with his work at Valley Windworks.

An Ampharos appeared in Frozen on Their Tracks!. It assists the Ampharos Train crew in driving a train with its electricity.

An Ampharos appeared in The Light of Floccesy Ranch!, under the ownership of Ellie. It is her main Pokémon, who is always trying to help her at the farm but is often unsuccessful.

An Ampharos appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!, under the ownership of Meyer. It is often seen accompanying him on his motorcycle.

Mega Ampharos in the anime

Minor appearances

An Ampharos appeared in As Clear As Crystal as one of the Pokémon affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon.

An Ampharos appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

An Ampharos appeared in The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing! as a resident of Fennel Valley.

An Ampharos appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

Multiple Ampharos appeared in Lost at the League!, all under the ownership of a Trainer.

An Ampharos appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, under the ownership of some Workers at New Tork City. It helped provide light when the power went out at Pokémon Hills.

A Trainer's Ampharos appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!, where it was entered into the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.

An Ampharos appeared in BWS01.

An Ampharos appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and Lumiose City Pursuit!.

An Ampharos appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

An Ampharos that can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

An Ampharos that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in Calling from Beyond the Aura!.

Multiple Ampharos appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as residents of Allearth Forest.

A Trainer's Ampharos that can Mega Evolve briefly appeared in Mega Evolution Special IV as one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat.

An Ampharos and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. Another Ampharos appeared in a flashback in the same movie, under the ownership of Nikola.

Three Trainers' Ampharos appeared in The Power of Us.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP208 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos emits a strong light from the tip of its tail, which can be seen over long distances and serve as a beacon to those who are lost.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG059 Ampharos May's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos has the power to illuminate the tip of its tail. This special ability is used to guide the lost to safety.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP130 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. The tip of its tail shines so brightly that in days gone by, people used it to send signals to each other with the light.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW113 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon and the final evolved form of Mareep. Because Ampharos's light can be seen from a great distance, people once used that light to communicate by sending signals back and forth.

In the manga

Ampharos in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Ampharos in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Amphy

Amphy appeared under the ownership of Jasmine in Ampharos Amore. Gold and Silver rescued the Gym Leader and her charge in the Tin Tower.

An Ampharos appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.

An Ampharos capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy in the X & Y arc.

Two Ampharos belonging to Workers appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 15. They reappeared in a flashback in Omega Alpha Adventure 19.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Main article: Amphy

Amphy appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos, under the ownership of Jasmine. It was not feeling well and Jasmine had Gold go to Cianwood City to get the SecretPotion necessary to heal Amphy.

In the Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic manga

An Ampharos appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Amphy

Amphy appeared in Light Up The Lighthouse!!, under the ownership of Jasmine. It became sick and Jasmine had Red get the SecretPotion in order to heal Amphy.

In the TCG

Main article: Ampharos (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ampharos appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver: Jasmine's Ampharos, Amphy, lights the Olivine City lighthouse. Amphy was initially sick and Jasmine would not allow a Gym battle until it was cured.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Ampharos is the Leader of the Expedition Society. The other members trust Ampharos, despite his poor sense of direction.

Pokédex entries

Ampharos

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #055 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. Stadium 2 The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts like a beacon for lost people.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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. Sapphire 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. 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #055 Diamond The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. Pearl Platinum 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.
Generation V Unova B2W2: #027 Black The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. White Black 2 The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distinct foreign shores. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #129 Hoenn #— X The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. Y Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola USUM: #164 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Mega Ampharos

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #129 Hoenn #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #164 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun Excess energy from Mega Evolution stimulates its genes, and the wool it had lost grows in again. Ultra Moon Massive amounts of energy intensely stimulated Ampharos's cells, apparently awakening its long-sleeping dragon's blood.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Flaaffy Crystal Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Evolve Flaaffy FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Evolve Flaaffy XD Evolve Flaaffy
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Flaaffy Platinum Evolve Flaaffy HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Flaaffy Pal Park Field
Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Flaaffy Black 2 White 2 Evolve Flaaffy
Generation VI X Y Evolve Flaaffy Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Flaaffy Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 10, Forever Level 5, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Flaaffy
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Far Amp Plains (6F-9F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F) MD Sky Far Amp Plains (6F-9F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F) Ranger: SoA Altru Building, Altru Tower MD Light Evolve Flaaffy Ranger: GS Rasp Cavern, Layuda Mountain, Sky Fortress, Ice Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Challenger's Ground (post-ending) Conquest Evolve Flaaffy Rumble U Jungle Area: Dangerous Rockets
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Fr Shuffle Castle Noapte: Stage 130 Nacht Carnival: Stage 545 Rumble World Dewdrop Bay: Castle Farm (Back Boss) Picross Area 20: Stage 01

Stats

Base stats

Generation II-V

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Generation VI onward

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 510	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Ampharos

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 165		153 - 238	301 - 471
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 610	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/3 ★☆☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Ampharos

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Mega Ampharos

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5 011 Magnetic Flux Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Ion Deluge Electric Status 0000— ——% 25 011 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 011 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 088 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 1111 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100100% 40 1616 Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 2020 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 2525 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 2929 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 3535 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 4040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4646 Cotton Guard Grass Status 0000— ——% 10 5151 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100100% 15 5757 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 6262 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 6565 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by a Mega Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM59 TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM72 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by a Mega Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  After You Normal Status — —% 15 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Charge Electric Status — —% 20 Eerie Impulse Electric Status — 100% 15 Electric Terrain Electric Status — —% 10 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Odor Sleuth Normal Status — —% 40 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ampharos in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ampharos in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by a Mega Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM After You Normal Status — —% 15 S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 S M US UM Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Heal Bell Normal Status — —% 5 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 S M US UM Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ampharos can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ampharos cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by a Mega Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Thunder Meadow Phrases 51%-100% HP If you get lost, you can use me as a beacon! 26%-50% HP This worries me. My health has slid to about half. 1%-25% HP I'm close to falling... My taillight's almost burned out... Level up I leveled up! My taillight burns brighter, too!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: F

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (Electrify ×3) Browser entry R-107 It attacks by scattering charged orbs of electricity and shooting electric bolts.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Recharge Field move: (present) (Recharge ×5) Poké Assist: (past) Electric Field move: (past) (Electrify ×1) Browser entry R-009/N-122 It restores the Styler Energy a lot.

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●

Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Thunder Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Static Ability 2: Interference Ability 3: Confidence Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★ Evolves from Flaaffy when its Attack is 90 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Norishige and Shōun

Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★ Flinch Attack Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.

Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #038 Dancing Dragons Increases damage done by any Dragon types in the combo. Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost, Paralysis Combo Mega Effects 9 A random lightning strike erases a jagged line of Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 180 Base Attack: 211 Base Defense: 172 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Charge Beam, Volt Switch Charged Attacks: Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Thunder, Dragon Pulse*, Power Gem*

Evolution

Unevolved Mareep  Electric

Level 15 →

First Evolution Flaaffy  Electric

Level 30 →

Second Evolution Ampharos  Electric

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Ampharos Ampharos  Electric

Ampharosite ↔

Held Ampharosite Mega Ampharos Ampharos  Electric  Dragon

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Ampharos images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

An earlier Ampharos design circa 1997

• An early design for Ampharos depicts it without a long neck or red orbs.
• Ampharos shares the same category with Lanturn. They are both known as the Light Pokémon.
• Mega Ampharos has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
• Mega Ampharos has the highest Special Attack stat of all non-legendary Dragon-type Pokémon.
• During the development of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Ampharos was stated to be an Electric/Dragon-type Pokémon. It later gained an Electric/Dragon-type Mega Evolution in Generation VI.

Origin

Ampharos resembles a sheared sheep that its evolutionary line leads up to as they lose wool with each evolution. It also shares traits with a lighthouse, such as its height, stripes, and the beacon on the top; the two also share a name. It, as well as its pre-evolved forms, may have been based on the title of the sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. Mega Ampharos's Dragon type, mane, and slender body suggest that it is based on a Chinese dragon.

Name origin

Ampharos is a combination of amp (a measure of electrical current) and pharos (Greek for lighthouse). It may also be a corruption of amparo (Portuguese and Spanish for aid and protection), referring to its role as a living lighthouse. The name may also incorporate amph- (Greek for both or on both sides) in reference to the two red orbs on its head and tail. Its body shares a similar shape to an amphora, as well as a similar name.

Denryu can be taken to mean 電流 denryū (electric current) or 電竜 den ryū (electric dragon), and it may incorporate 電球 denkyū (light bulb), referring to its tail.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese デンリュウ Denryu From 電流 denryū, 電竜 denryū, and possibly 電球 denkyū French Pharamp From phare and ampere Spanish Ampharos Same as English name German Ampharos Same as English name Italian Ampharos Same as English name Korean 전룡 Jeonryong From 전 (電) jeon and 룡 (龍) ryong Mandarin Chinese 電龍 / 电龙 Diànlóng From the Japanese 電竜 denryū, literally meaning electric dragon Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi अम्फारोस Ampharos Transcription of English name Russian Амфарос Amfaros Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Amphy
• Ampharos (Super Mystery Dungeon)
• Expedition Society
• Mega Evolution

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