Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Sp. Atk doesn't even come close. A Long Tail Pokemon on a fast 800K XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
They live on large trees. They are said to communicate by connecting their tails to those of others.
It is very difficult to dodge the consecutive strikes of its two tails.
Ambipom Weakness
Ambipom is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Ambipom leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Ambipom with Close Combat (163-192%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x163-192%KO U Turn32-37% Fire Blast53-62% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against AmbipomView Machamp → | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Getting Ambipom requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Aipom. Breed this form to get Aipom eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+30 over Aipom), and Ambipom peaks at 482 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ambipom to get Aipom eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Beat Up, Bounce and 8 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Ambipom Best Moveset
Ambipom keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Life Orb gives it extra damage on every hit for a health trade, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Ambipom best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Low Kick
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 types means almost nothing walls Ambipom cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Ambipom in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Ambipom doesn't appear wild. Catch Aipom instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Ambipom. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Ambipom in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Ambipom starts with Aipom at Lv. 3-48 via headbutt encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AipomAzalea TownHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.3-8 City20%EarlyAzalea TownSoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.3-8 City20%EarlyRoute 33HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.3-8 Route20%EarlyRoute 46HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.3-8 Route20%EarlyRoute 46SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.3-8 Route20%EarlyRoute 42HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyRoute 42SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyRoute 44HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.21-27 Route20%MidRoute 44SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.21-27 Route20%MidRoute 45HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.21-27 Route20%MidRoute 45SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.21-27 Route20%MidRoute 28HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.39-48 Route30%LateRoute 28SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.39-48 Route30%LateMt. Silver - BaseSoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.39-48 CaveLimitedLateMt. Silver - BaseHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.39-48 CaveLimitedLateMt. Silver - Lower mountainsideHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.39-48 CaveLimitedLateMt. Silver - Lower mountainsideSoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.39-48 CaveLimitedLate
Step 2Ambipom ✓
Ambipom Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Technician changes the entire equation for Ambipom. The 482 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Fakeout with Life Orb is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Ambipom's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Ambipom's base 115 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Technician is what you want on Ambipom. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Pickup, Skill Link) work on paper but Technician is what makes Ambipom worth using. With base 115 Speed, Technician gives Ambipom an edge before opponents can react.
Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Ambipom is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, the best way to handle Ambipom: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Ambipom spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves