Mega Ampharos in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
#164 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Light Pokémon
Mega Ampharos in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Ultra Sun
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.
Ultra Moon
Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.
Pokémon details
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National Pokédex
Pokédex
Mega Ampharos in Other Games
National Dex pageBattle transformation: obtain the ordinary Pokémon and satisfy its battle requirements. This is not a separately catchable form.
Min
Max
HP
90
290
384
Attack
95
175
317
Defense
105
193
339
Sp. Atk
165
301
471
Sp. Def
110
202
350
Speed
45
85
207
Total
610
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.
| Pokédexes | Alola #164Akala #65 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpA |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 275 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Mareep #162 | Level 15 | ![]() Flaaffy #163 |
![]() Flaaffy #163 | Level 30 | ![]() Ampharos #164 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo. | Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Fire Punch The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Growl The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 40 |
| Start | Thunder Shock A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Thunder Wave The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 20 |
| Start | Zap Cannon The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 50 | 5 |
| Start | Dragon Pulse The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| Start | Ion Deluge The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 25 |
| Start | Magnetic Flux The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| 4 | Thunder Wave The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 20 |
| 8 | Thunder Shock A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 11 | Cotton Spore The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 40 |
| 16 | Charge The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| 20 | Take Down A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| 25 | Electro Ball The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| 29 | Confuse Ray The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| 35 | Power Gem The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 40 | Discharge The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 46 | Cotton Guard The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| 51 | Signal Beam The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| 57 | Light Screen A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| 62 | Thunder A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| 65 | Dragon Pulse The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM16 | Light Screen A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| TM17 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM20 | Safeguard The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM31 | Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM56 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM57 | Charge Beam The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| TM59 | Brutal Swing The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM72 | Volt Switch After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 20 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM93 | Wild Charge The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After You The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| Electroweb The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Fire Punch The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| Heal Bell The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| Laser Focus The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Magnet Rise The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Outrage The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| Shock Wave The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| Signal Beam The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Snore This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Mareep — breeding; retain through evolution |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Mareep — breeding; retain through evolution |
| Eerie Impulse The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Mareep — breeding; retain through evolution |
| Electric Terrain The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Mareep — breeding; retain through evolution |
| Flatter Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Mareep — breeding; retain through evolution |
| Odor Sleuth Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Mareep — breeding; retain through evolution |
| Sand Attack Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Mareep — breeding; retain through evolution |
| Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 | Mareep — breeding; retain through evolution |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Defense Curl The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Defense Curl The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 50 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 50 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Eerie Impulse The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Electric Terrain The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Flatter Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Hold Back The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Mega Kick The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 75 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Mega Punch The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 85 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Odor Sleuth Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Power-Up Punch Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Reflect A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Reflect A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Sand Attack Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Secret Power The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Seismic Toss The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
| Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
| Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
Mold Breaker
Ability Slot 1
Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
























































