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Ampharos (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Electric-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from Flaaffy at level 30. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos when holding Ampharosite. Mega Ampharos gains a Dragon typing.

Ampharos was officially revealed in the May 1997 issue of CoroCoro, along with Donphan and Slowking.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Ampharos is a yellow, bipedal Pokémon with a white belly. It has conical ears with black stripes and a red orb on its forehead. Its long neck has several black rings around it near the base. Its stubby arms resemble flippers and each foot has a single white nail. It has a long, black-striped tail with a red orb at the tip. The orb on its tail can shine so bright, that it can be seen from space. People have used the light as a beacon, or to send signals across the ocean. Ampharos is generally found in grasslands, though it can also be found in farms alongside its pre-evolved forms Mareep and Flaaffy.

As Mega Ampharos, its toes turn black and it regrows white wool at the back of its head and over its tail, having its genes stimulated by Mega Evolution. This energy also awakens its long-sleeping dragon blood. Its long wooly tail has many small, red orbs attached to it. Its conical ears retain their stripes but are now segmented with swirled tips. When it increases the amount of electrical energy within itself, the red orbs on its body and wool emit a strong light.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Jasmine's Ampharos, Amphy, lights the Olivine City lighthouse. Amphy was initially sick and Jasmine would not allow a Gym battle until it was cured.

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Ampharos is the Leader of the Expedition Society. The other members trust Ampharos, despite his poor sense of direction.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokémon Silver The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Pokémon Crystal When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Ampharos 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.
Pokémon Sapphire Ampharos 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.
Pokémon Emerald It gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used its light to send signals back and forth with others far away.
Pokémon FireRed The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Pokémon LeafGreen The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
Pokémon Pearl The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
Pokémon Platinum The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
Pokémon HeartGold The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokémon SoulSilver The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
Pokémon White The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
Pokémon Black 2 The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distinct foreign shores.
Pokémon White 2 The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distinct foreign shores.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokémon Y The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Ampharos 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Ampharos 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Mega - Excess energy from Mega Evolution stimulates its genes, and the wool it had lost grows in again.
Pokémon Ultra Moon Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.
Mega - Massive amounts of energy intensely stimulated Ampharos's cells, apparently awakening its long-sleeping dragon's blood.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the light from this Pokémon's tail.
Pokémon Shining Pearl The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the light from this Pokémon's tail.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Pokémon Violet When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.


Game locations[]

Until the ninth generation, Ampharos is only obtainable by evolving Flaaffy

Title Location(s)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province: Area Six, Alfornada Cavern, North Province (Area One)
Pokémon Violet
South Province: Area Six, Alfornada Cavern, North Province (Area One)


Evolution[]

Mareep
Reach level 15.
Flaaffy
Reach level 30.
Ampharos
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Form Change[]

Ampharos
Mega Evolve
holding Ampharosite
Ampharos
Mega Form
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Base Stats[]

Gen II-V[]

Base Stats
HP 90
Attack 75
Defense 75
Sp. Attack 115
Sp. Defense 90
Speed 55
Total 500

Gen VI[]

Base Stats
HP 90
Attack 75
Defense 85
Sp. Attack 115
Sp. Defense 90
Speed 55
Total 510

Mega Ampharos[]

Base Stats
HP 90
Attack 75
Defense 105
Sp. Attack 165
Sp. Defense 110
Speed 45
Total 610

Moveset[]

Main article: Ampharos/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Gold
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Silver
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