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Ampharos (Pokémon)

Ampharos

#181
Light Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#181
Type Electric
SpeciesLight Pokémon
Height1.4 m (5' 0.6")
Weight61.5 kg (135.6 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Static
  2. Plus(hidden ability)
ColorYellow
Introduced inGeneration 2
HabitatGrassland
ShapeUpright

Training

Catch Rate45
Base Exp.230
Growth RateMedium Slow

Breeding

Egg Group Monster Field

Base Stats

HP9018%
Attack7515%
Defense8517%
Special Attack11523%
Special Defense9018%
Speed5511%
Total510

Ampharos Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Ampharos Flying Steel Electric
Normal effect against Ampharos Normal Fighting Poison Rock Bug Ghost Fire Water Grass Psychic Ice Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Ampharos Ground

Ampharos Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Ampharos. Ampharos is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

Type effectiveness against Ampharos

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
0.5× damage
Flying Pokémon are not very effective against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
0.5× damage
Electric Pokémon are not very effective against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Ampharos.

Pokédex Entries

Ampharos was unavailable prior to Generation 2.
Generation 2
GoldThe tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
SilverThe bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
CrystalWhen it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldAMPHAROS 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.
FireRedLeafGreenThe bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumThe tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
HeartGoldThe tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
SoulSilverThe bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteThe tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
Black 2White 2The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores.
Generation 6
XThe tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
YThe tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireAmpharos 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.
Generation 7
SunAmpharos has no Pokédex entry.
MoonAmpharos has no Pokédex entry.
Ultra SunThe 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 MoonIts tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeAmpharos has no Pokédex entry.
Generation 8
SwordAmpharos has no Pokédex entry.
ShieldAmpharos has no Pokédex entry.