Ampharos (Pokémon)

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

Ampharos デンリュウ Denryu #181
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Light Pokémon
Abilities Static Blue-Striped ----- Plus Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #055 Hoenn #329 Sinnoh — Unova #027 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-107 Oblivia R-009 N-122
Height 4'07" Imperial 1.4 m Metric 4'07"/1.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 135.6 lbs. Imperial 61.5 kg Metric 135.6 lbs./61.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Monster and Field groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 194 Battle Exp.: 1941*
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.

It evolves from Flaaffy starting at level 30. It is the final form of Mareep.

Biology

Physiology

Ampharos appear vastly different to its pre-evolutions, but it retains many of their features. For example, it remains bipedal like Flaaffy. It also retains the orb on the end of its tail, and the conical ears shared by both its pre-evolutions. The wool it had is now entirely gone, and its body is now mostly yellow in coloration with a white belly. It has black stripes on its neck, ears, and tail. The orb on its tail is now red, and it has gained another smaller orb on its forehead. Its stubby arms resemble flippers.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People once used the light of this Pokémon as a beacon, or to send signals across the ocean.

Behavior

Ampharos is a gentle Pokémon that spends most of its time grazing in flocks of other Ampharos and its pre-evolutions, Mareep and Flaaffy. Because its tail glows brightly, in times of emergency it uses its tail as a beacon in the place of a lighthouse.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Ampharos can be generally found in grasslands along with their pre-evolutions, but are an uncommon sight.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Ampharos in the anime

Major appearances

Amphy

Jasmine has an Ampharos that lights up the Glitter Lighthouse in Olivine City which first appeared in Fight for the Light!. 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

Another Ampharos appeared in Manectric Charge under the ownership of Watt. It was used to battle May's Skitty.

Corey's father has an Ampharos which battled against Corey's Charizard, Don, as part of Don's training in Those Darn Electabuzz!.

Minor appearances

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

An Ampharos was owned by McCauley in A Chip Off the Old Brock.

Karsten owned an Ampharos in Drifloon On the Wind!.

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

Another Ampharos appeared in Frozen on Their Tracks!. It helps in driving a train using its electricity.

An Ampharos appeared in BW113 under the ownership of Ellie.

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.

In the manga

Amphy the Ampharos as seen in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Amphy appears under the ownership of Jasmine. Gold and Silver rescued the Gym Leader and her charge in the Tin Tower.

In the TCG

Main article: Ampharos (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Gold, Silver, and Crystal: 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.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. White {{{whitedex}}} 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 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Flaaffy Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Evolve Flaaffy FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Evolve Flaaffy XD None Evolve Flaaffy
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Flaaffy Platinum None Evolve Flaaffy HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Flaaffy Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Flaaffy (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Flaaffy Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 10 Forever Level 5 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Flaaffy
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Far Amp Plains (6F-9F) Landslide Cave (B1-B12)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Building Altru Tower
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Rasp Cavern Layuda Mountain Sky Fortress Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Challenger's Ground (post ending)
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Flaaffy

Stats

Base stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

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

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 000Start 000Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 000Start 000Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 40 000Start 000Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 000Start 000Start ThunderShock Electric Special 04040 100}}100% 30 0055 N/AN/A Growl Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 40 01414 0044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 01010 0088 ThunderShock Electric Special 04040 100}}100% 30 02020 01111 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100}}100% 40 02525 01616 Charge Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 20 N/AN/A 02020 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 03333 02525 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 N/AN/A 02929 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 03030 03030 ThunderPunch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 07171 03535 Power Gem Rock Special 07070 100}}100% 20 04848 04040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100}}100% 15 04040 04646 Cotton Guard Grass Status 0000— —}}—% 10 05555 05151 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 06363 05757 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 07979 06262 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10

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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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
	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 V 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 an Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	After You	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Heal Bell	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A black 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 an Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Reflect	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
‡	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	—%	20
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 Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 181.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Electrify ×3) Browser entry   It attacks by scattering charged orbs of electricity and shooting electric bolts.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  None Past ( Normal ) (Recharge ×5) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It restores the Styler Energy a lot.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Thunder Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Static Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Interference Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Confidence Evolves from Flaaffy when Attack reaches 90 Range: 3 Perfect Links: Norishige, Shōun

Evolution

Unevolved Mareep  Electric

Level 15 →

First Evolution Flaaffy  Electric

Level 30 →

Second Evolution Ampharos  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Ampharos shares the same species name with Lanturn. They are both known as Light Pokémon.
• Along with its evolutionary relatives, Ampharos is the only Electric type that can learn Power Gem.
• Ampharos is still able to learn Cotton Spore and Cotton Guard by leveling up though it is based on a shorn sheep.

Origin

Ampharos resembles a sheared sheep that its evolution 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-evolutions, may have been based on the title of the science fiction novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.

Name origin

Ampharos is a combination of ampere or amp (a measure of electrical current) and pharos (Greek for lighthouse).

Denryu can be taken to mean 電流 denryū (electric current) or 電竜 denryū (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 Jeollyong 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

Related articles

• Amphy

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