Ampharos

Ampharos
Flaaffy
181
Bellossom
Ability	Static Plus (Hidden) Mold Breaker Mega
Egg group	Monster and Field
First game	Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
Creator	Game Freak

Ampharos <sup>(JPJapanese: デンリュウ

Romaji: Denryu)</sup> 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.

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.

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.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A	The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. Mega - Massive amounts of energy intensely stimulated Ampharos's cells, apparently awakening its long- sleeping dragon's blood.

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)
Pokémon Legends: Z-A	Wild Zone 16

Evolution

Mareep	Reach level 15.	Flaaffy	Reach level 30.	Ampharos

Form Change

Ampharos	Mega Evolve holding Ampharosite	Ampharos Mega Form

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

Gallery

Ampharos as mascot for Nagasaki Prefecture

Sprites

Sprites and renders
Gold	Silver	Crystal
Ruby Sapphire	Emerald	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG181.png File:PKMNFRLG181-S.png
Diamond Pearl	Platinum File:PKMNP181.png File:PKMNP181-S.png	Heart Soul
Black White	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2181-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY181-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE181.png File:PKMNLGPE181-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP181-S.png	Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV181-S.png	Legends: Z-A File:PKMNZA181-S.png

Trivia

• Ampharos was appointed as Ambassador Pokémon to Nagasaki Prefecture as part of the Pokémon Local Acts program.