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. 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. gained smaller orbs on its forehead. 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.
As Mega Ampharos, it grows white wool at the back of its head and over its tail. 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.[1]
In the anime
Major appearances
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!.
An Ampharos was owned by McCauley in A Chip Off the Old Brock.
Karsten owned an Ampharos in Drifloon On the Wind!.
Another Ampharos appeared in Frozen on Their Tracks!. It helps in driving a train using its electricity.
An Ampharos appeared in The Light of Floccesy Ranch! under the ownership of Ellie.
An Ampharos is set to appear in XY009.
Minor appearances
An Ampharos appeared in As Clear as Crystal.
An Ampharos appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
An Ampharos appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
Multiple Ampharos appeared in Lost at the League!.
An Ampharos also appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened at Pokémon Hills.
An Ampharos appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!.
An Ampharos appeared in SS027.
An Ampharos appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and Lumiose City Pursuit!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP208
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Ampharos
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG059
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Ampharos
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May's Pokédex
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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.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP130
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Ampharos
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW113
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Ampharos
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Ash's Pokédex
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Ampharos, the Light Pokémon and the final evolved form of Mareep. Because Ampharos' light can be seen from a great distance, people once used that light to communicate by sending signals back and forth.
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In the manga
Ampharos in Pokémon Adventures
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Amphy
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 Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga
- Main article: Amphy
An Ampharos nicknamed Amphy appears 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 Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Amphy
Amphy appears in Light Up The Lighthouse!! under Jasmine's ownership. It became sick and Jasmine had Red get the SecretPotion in order to heal Amphy.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ampharos (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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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
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The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
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Crystal
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When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.
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Stadium 2
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The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts like a beacon for lost people.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
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LeafGreen
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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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Generation IV
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Diamond
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The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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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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SoulSilver
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The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
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Generation V
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Black
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The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
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White
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Black 2
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The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distinct foreign shores.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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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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Y
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Unknown
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
Generation II-V
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Generation VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 510
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Mega Ampharos
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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165
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153 - 238
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301 - 471
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 610
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Ampharos
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Mega Ampharos
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ampharos in Generation VI
- 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
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- 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 an Evolution of Ampharos
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Ampharos shares the same species name with Lanturn. They are both known as the Light Pokémon.
- Mega Ampharos has the highest Special Attack and Special Defense base stats and the highest single base stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
- Mega Ampharos along with Mow Rotom are the only pokemon that can double resist electric attacks
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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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デンリュウ Denryu
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From 電流 denryū, 電竜 denryū, and possibly 電球 denkyū
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French
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Pharamp
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From phare and ampere.
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Spanish
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Ampharos
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Same as English name
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German
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Ampharos
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Ampharos
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Same as English name
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Korean
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전룡 Jeonryong
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From 전 (電) jeon and 룡 (龍) ryong
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Mandarin Chinese
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電龍 / 电龙 Diànlóng
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From the Japanese 電竜 denryū, literally meaning electric dragon
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Cantonese Chinese
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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