Type matchups
Damage Ampharos takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Ampharos has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 115
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 510
Ampharos has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (115) well above Attack (75), it works best as a special attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 90 HP, 85 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Ampharos can have the abilities Static and Plus.
How to beat Ampharos
Ampharos takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Ampharos's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Ampharos's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Ampharos's Electric moves.
Evolution
Ampharos is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Mareep → Flaaffy → Ampharos), evolving from Flaaffy.
Best counters to Ampharos
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Ampharos weak to?
As an Electric type, Ampharos takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Ampharos resistant to?
Ampharos resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Ampharos?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Ampharos with super-effective attacks.