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Ampharos

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Ampharos

#181 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Light Pokémon

Ampharos sprite

Normal

Shiny Ampharos sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Diamond

The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.

Pearl

The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.

Details

Type

Electric

Category

Light Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.4 m (4'07")

Weight

61.5 kg (135.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0181

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

75

139

273

Defense

75

139

273

Sp. Atk

115

211

361

Sp. Def

90

166

306

Speed

55

103

229

Total

500

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Ampharos, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
194

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,355 nominal steps)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Mareep

Mareep

#179

Level 15

Flaaffy

Flaaffy

#180

Flaaffy

Flaaffy

#180

Level 30

Ampharos

Ampharos

#181

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartFire PunchFirePhysical7510015

The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.

StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.

StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

StartThunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.

StartThunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.

5GrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

10Thunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.

14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.

20Cotton SporeGrassStatus-8540

The user releases cottonlike spores that cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat.

25ChargeElectricStatus--20

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

30Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.

34DischargeElectricSpecial8010015

A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.

42Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

51Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

59Power GemRockSpecial7010020

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

68ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

Obtain these moves as an earlier evolution, then evolve while keeping them. Source identifies level-up or egg acquisition; prior level applies only to level-up moves. Individual availability does not guarantee every move combination.
Source
Class
Description
-Prior evolution: eggBody SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.

-Prior evolution: eggFlatterDarkStatus-10015

Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

-Prior evolution: eggOdor SleuthNormalStatus--40

Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.

-Prior evolution: eggReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

-Prior evolution: eggSafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

-Prior evolution: eggSand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.

-Prior evolution: eggScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

-Prior evolution: eggTake DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Type varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Static

Ability Slot 1

Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

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

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