Ampharos Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Ampharos

Light Pokémon

ELECTRIC

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.

Ampharos Pokédex brings together the essential information for Ampharos, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Ampharos is National Pokédex #181 and was introduced in Generation II. It is a Electric-type Pokémon.

This Ampharos Pokédex covers Ampharos across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. 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.

Ampharos at a glance

Type: ELECTRIC
Weak to: GROUND2×
Best base stat: Special Attack — 115
Abilities: Static, Plus (Hidden)
Evolution: Final stage or no evolution data

Ampharos Pokédex overview

Ampharos has the Electric typing, it belongs to Generation II, its Pokédex classification is the Light Pokémon. 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. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Ampharos Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Ampharos quick facts

Height: 1.4 m
Weight: 61.5 kg
Generation: Generation II
Growth rate: Medium Slow
Capture rate: 45
Base happiness: 70

Ampharos Pokédex type and weaknesses

Ampharos is weak to Ground. It resists Electric, Flying and Steel. These matchups come from Ampharos's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Ampharos and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Ampharos type effectiveness

Damage taken when Ampharos is hit by each type:

Weak to

GROUND2×

Resists

ELECTRIC½×FLYING½×STEEL½×

Based on Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Ampharos Pokédex stats

Ampharos has a base stat total of 510, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 115. In the Ampharos Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Ampharos is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Ampharos base stats

Hp90

Attack75

Defense85

Special Attack115

Special Defense90

Speed55

Total510

Ampharos Pokédex abilities

Ampharos can have Static and Plus as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Ampharos functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Ampharos abilities

Static

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

Plus Hidden

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

Ampharos Pokédex evolution

Ampharos evolves from Flaaffy. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Ampharos evolution family

Mareep

Level 15

Flaaffy

Level 30

Ampharos

Ampharos evolution requirements

Evolves from

Flaaffy

Level 30

Ampharos Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Ampharos has 2 forms shown on this Ampharos Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Ampharos.

Ampharos forms

Ampharos

ELECTRIC

Abilities: Static, Plus
Base stat total: 510
Height: 1.4 m
Weight: 61.5 kg

Ampharos Pokédex game appearances

Ampharos appears in 17 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Crystal, Diamond, Emerald and Firered. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Ampharos appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Ampharos game availability

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SilverGame data

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WhiteGame data

White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Ampharos Pokédex moves

The Ampharos Pokédex lists 200 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Ampharos move explorer

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200 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
—	Thunder Punch	ELECTRIC	Physical	75	100	15	Level Up
1	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100	10	Level Up
1	Fire Punch	FIRE	Physical	75	100	15	Level Up
1	Growl	NORMAL	Status	—	100	40	Level Up
1	Ion Deluge	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	25	Level Up
1	Magnetic ♀lux	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	35	Level Up
1	Thunder Shock	ELECTRIC	Special	40	100	30	Level Up
1	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Level Up
1	Zap Cannon	ELECTRIC	Special	120	50	5	Level Up
11	Cotton Spore	GRASS	Status	—	100	40	Level Up
16	Charge	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Level Up
20	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Level Up
25	Electro Ball	ELECTRIC	Special	—	100	10	Level Up
29	Confuse Ray	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Level Up
34	Discharge	ELECTRIC	Special	80	100	15	Level Up
35	Power Gem	ROCK	Special	80	100	20	Level Up
40	Cotton Guard	GRASS	Status	—	—	10	Level Up
42	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
42	Signal Beam	BUG	Special	75	100	15	Level Up
51	Charge Beam	ELECTRIC	Special	50	90	10	Level Up
51	Dazzling Gleam	FAIRY	Special	80	100	10	Level Up
57	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	110	70	10	Level Up
—	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Machine
—	Breaking Swipe	DRAGON	Physical	60	100	15	Machine
—	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Brutal Swing	DARK	Physical	60	100	20	Machine
—	Bulldoze	GROUND	Physical	60	100	20	Machine
—	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Charge	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Charge Beam	ELECTRIC	Special	50	90	10	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Confuse Ray	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Curse	GHOST	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Dazzling Gleam	FAIRY	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Defense Curl	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Machine
—	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100	10	Machine
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Dragon Cheer	DRAGON	Status	0	0	15	Machine
—	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100	10	Machine
—	Dragon Tail	DRAGON	Physical	60	90	10	Machine
—	Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	100	50	5	Machine
—	Echoed Voice	NORMAL	Special	40	100	15	Machine
—	Eerie Impulse	ELECTRIC	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Electric Terrain	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Electro Ball	ELECTRIC	Special	—	100	10	Machine
—	Electroweb	ELECTRIC	Special	55	95	15	Machine
—	Endeavor	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	5	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Fire Punch	FIRE	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Flash	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100	10	Machine
—	Focus Blast	FIGHTING	Special	120	70	5	Machine
—	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100	20	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Giga Impact	NORMAL	Physical	150	90	5	Machine
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Hyper Beam	NORMAL	Special	150	90	5	Machine
—	Ice Punch	ICE	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Machine
—	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Low Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Meteor Beam	ROCK	Special	120	90	10	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100	10	Machine
—	Power Gem	ROCK	Special	80	100	20	Machine
—	Power Up Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	20	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Reflect	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Roar	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rock Climb	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	15	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Safeguard	NORMAL	Status	—	—	25	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Stomping Tantrum	GROUND	Physical	75	100	10	Machine
—	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Supercell Slam	ELECTRIC	Physical	100	95	15	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Machine
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Tera Blast	NORMAL	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	110	70	10	Machine
—	Thunder Punch	ELECTRIC	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Machine
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Trailblaze	GRASS	Physical	50	100	20	Machine
—	Volt Switch	ELECTRIC	Special	70	100	20	Machine
—	Wild Charge	ELECTRIC	Physical	90	100	15	Machine
—	Zap Cannon	ELECTRIC	Special	120	50	5	Machine
—	After You	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Tutor
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Tutor
—	Counter	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Defense Curl	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Tutor
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Tutor
—	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100	10	Tutor
—	Dynamic Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	100	50	5	Tutor
—	Electroweb	ELECTRIC	Special	55	95	15	Tutor
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Fire Punch	FIRE	Physical	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100	20	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Heal Bell	NORMAL	Status	—	—	5	Tutor
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Tutor
—	Laser ♀ocus	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Tutor
—	Magnet Rise	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Mega Kick	NORMAL	Physical	120	75	5	Tutor
—	Mega Punch	NORMAL	Physical	80	85	20	Tutor
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100	10	Tutor
—	Seismic Toss	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Tutor
—	Shock Wave	ELECTRIC	Special	60	—	20	Tutor
—	Signal Beam	BUG	Special	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Tutor
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Tutor
—	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	—	20	Tutor
—	Thunder Punch	ELECTRIC	Physical	75	100	15	Tutor
—	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Tutor
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Tutor
—	After You	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Train
—	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Train
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Train
—	Breaking Swipe	DRAGON	Physical	60	100	15	Train
—	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100	15	Train
—	Brutal Swing	DARK	Physical	60	100	20	Train
—	Bulldoze	GROUND	Physical	60	100	20	Train
—	Charge	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Train
—	Charge Beam	ELECTRIC	Special	50	90	10	Train
—	Confuse Ray	GHOST	Status	—	100	10	Train
—	Cotton Guard	GRASS	Status	—	—	10	Train
—	Cotton Spore	GRASS	Status	—	100	40	Train
—	Dazzling Gleam	FAIRY	Special	80	100	10	Train
—	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100	10	Train
—	Discharge	ELECTRIC	Special	80	100	15	Train
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Train
—	Dragon Cheer	DRAGON	Status	0	0	15	Train
—	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100	10	Train
—	Dragon Tail	DRAGON	Physical	60	90	10	Train
—	Eerie Impulse	ELECTRIC	Status	—	100	15	Train
—	Electric Terrain	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	10	Train
—	Electro Ball	ELECTRIC	Special	—	100	10	Train
—	Electroweb	ELECTRIC	Special	55	95	15	Train
—	Endeavor	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	5	Train
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Train
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Train
—	Fire Punch	FIRE	Physical	75	100	15	Train
—	Flatter	DARK	Status	—	100	15	Train
—	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100	10	Train
—	Focus Blast	FIGHTING	Special	120	70	5	Train
—	Focus Punch	FIGHTING	Physical	150	100	20	Train
—	Giga Impact	NORMAL	Physical	150	90	5	Train
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Train
—	Hyper Beam	NORMAL	Special	150	90	5	Train
—	Ice Punch	ICE	Physical	75	100	15	Train
—	Iron Tail	STEEL	Physical	100	75	15	Train
—	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	30	Train
—	Low Kick	FIGHTING	Physical	—	100	20	Train
—	Magnetic ♀lux	ELECTRIC	Status	—	—	20	Train
—	Mega Kick	NORMAL	Physical	120	75	5	Train
—	Meteor Beam	ROCK	Special	120	90	10	Train
—	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100	10	Train
—	Parabolic Charge	ELECTRIC	Special	65	100	20	Train
—	Power Gem	ROCK	Special	80	100	20	Train
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Train
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Train
—	Reflect	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	20	Train
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Train
—	Rising Voltage	ELECTRIC	Special	70	100	20	Train
—	Roar	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Train
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Train
—	Safeguard	NORMAL	Status	—	—	25	Train
—	Screech	NORMAL	Status	—	85	40	Train
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Train
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Train
—	Stomping Tantrum	GROUND	Physical	75	100	10	Train
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Train
—	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—	5	Train
—	Supercell Slam	ELECTRIC	Physical	100	95	15	Train
—	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	110	70	10	Train
—	Thunder Punch	ELECTRIC	Physical	75	100	15	Train
—	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	—	90	20	Train
—	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	90	100	15	Train
—	Trailblaze	GRASS	Physical	50	100	20	Train

Ampharos Pokédex entries

The Ampharos Pokédex entries below let you compare how Ampharos has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Ampharos Pokédex entries

GameEntry

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.

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.

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.

Diamond