Stats & Training
Sp. Atk and HP carry most of Ampharos's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean’s surface.
Ampharos Weakness
Ground moves hit Ampharos for super-effective damage. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Ampharos can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x99-116%KO Dig 2x80-95% Bulldoze 2x60-71% Sand Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x80-95% Land's Wrath 2x72-85% Dig 2x65-76% Bulldoze 2x49-58% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x91-107%KO Dig 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x55-65% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x80-95% Earth Power 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Sand Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x96-113%KO High Horsepower 2x91-107%KO Bulldoze 2x58-69% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Swampert can KO Ampharos with Earthquake (124-146%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (101-119%).
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Scald25-30% Waterfall50-59% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
End of the line. Ampharos caps a three-stage chain that started at Mareep. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+50 over Mareep), and Ampharos peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ampharos to get Mareep eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include After You, Agility, Body Slam and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Ampharos Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs. Modest nature gives Ampharos the right special lean, Quickclaw adds extra utility, and Static works in the background. Thunderbolt is the main damage option.
Best Build
Ampharos best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Power Gem
- Thunderbolt
- Signal Beam
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Hidden Power Ice
- Volt Switch
- Focus Blast
- Discharge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Ampharos misses out on After You and Agility. That's 12 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Zap Cannon and Thunder, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ampharos in Sun & Moon
Ampharos isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Mareep from Gold, Emerald, or Scarlet. The evolution path from Mareep to Ampharos is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Ampharos in Sun & Moon
Step 3Ampharos ✓
Ampharos Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Ampharos C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 510 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Power Gem with Quickclaw is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Ampharos can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos. That's 610 BST, up from 510. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Ampharos. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Ampharos. Plus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Ampharos is a special attacker with base 115 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Ampharos has appeared in 17 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
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