Ampharos is an Electric-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves from Flaaffy after being fed 100 candies. Ampharos is the final evolution of Mareep. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos initially after being given 200 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description
Light Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
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.
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.
- Ampharos's cry
Mega Ampharos Pokédex description
Massive amounts of energy intensely stimulated Ampharos's cells, apparently awakening its long-sleeping dragon's blood.
Massive amounts of energy intensely stimulated Ampharos's cells, apparently awakening its long-sleeping dragon's blood.
- Mega Ampharos's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
7 (7) / 5
13 (9) / 12
Charged attacks
65 (33) / 55
140 (40) / 150
80 (27) / 85
100 (40) / 100
50 (25) / 60
65 (33) / 65
140 (40) / 150
Attack availability
- Power Gem: added on January 31st, 2019
- Thunder Punch: added on January 23rd, 2020
- Brutal Swing: added on December 1st, 2022
- Trailblaze: added on September 1st, 2023
- Dragon Pulse: available during events: Apr, Dec 2018, Dec 2019, Dec 2023 Community Day, Incense Day: Electric and Dragon Type, Johto Celebration Event, Pokémon GO Tour: Johto and November 2023 Community Day Classic
Evolution family
Ampharos is part of a three-member family.
Availability
Ampharos
- Ampharos was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
- Shiny form of Ampharos was released at the start of the fourth Community Day on April 15th, 2018.
- Shadow form of Ampharos was released at the start of Halloween 2019 on October 17th, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
2,445 2,649 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2017 Feb 16
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
1,630 2,037 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 18,393
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,222 | Special Research/Timed Research: Community Day Classic: Mareep - Completing 4th part |
Mega Ampharos
- Mega Ampharos was released on January 19th, 2021.
- Shiny form of Mega Ampharos was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
200 | 40 | 20 | 10 |
Energy Sources | Details |
---|---|
Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 43,282 Catch CP 1,630/2,037 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: World of Wonders 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Hidden Gems - Adventures Abound 20× - Catch 3 Mareep: November 2023 Community Day Classic 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: 2022 Nov 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times: Evolving Stars 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times; 70× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: A Mega Moment 25× - Take 2 snapshots of wild Electric-type Pokémon: Power Plant 10× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Charge Up Special Research/Timed Research: 25× - Charge Up |
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Trivia
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Ampharos could.
- Before the release of Mega Levels, Ampharos could Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos initially after being given 200 Mega Energy, and 40 afterwards.
- Mega Ampharos raid in Summer 2022 was originally announced to end on September 1st, it was later extended to September 6th.