Ampharos (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0180: Flaaffy	Pokémon	#0182: Bellossom →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ampharos (disambiguation).

Ampharos Light Pokémon デンリュウ Denryu #0181 Ampharos Mega Ampharos Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Electric Unknown Ampharos Electric Dragon Mega Ampharos Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Static Ampharos Cacophony Mega Ampharos Cacophony Plus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Mold Breaker Mega Ampharos Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Ampharos 4'07" 1.4 m Mega Ampharos 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 135.6 lbs. 61.5 kg Ampharos 135.6 lbs. 61.5 kg Mega Ampharos 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Ampharosite [[|]]
Base experience yield 194 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 230 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Ampharos 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Ampharos 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Ampharos
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ampharos (Japanese: デンリュウ Denryu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Flaaffy starting at level 30. It is the final form of Mareep.

Ampharos can Mega Evolve into the Electric/Dragon Mega Ampharos using the Ampharosite.

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

Biology

Ampharos is a yellow, bipedal ovine 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 mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, the tail light of a sleeping Ampharos can sometimes seen in the distance at night.The reason is due to Ampharos forgetting to turn off its tail light before going to sleep.

Forms

Ampharos can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos.

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.

Mega Ampharos

Evolution

Ampharos evolves from Flaaffy and is the final form of Mareep.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Mareep  Electric

→

First Evolution Flaaffy  Electric

→

Second Evolution Ampharos  Electric

Game data

NPC appearances

• Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver: 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.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Ampharos is the Leader of the Expedition Society. The other members trust Ampharos, despite his poor sense of direction.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #055 Gold The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. Silver The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. Crystal When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface. Stadium 2 The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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. Sapphire 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. FireRed The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. LeafGreen The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #055 Diamond The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. Pearl Platinum HeartGold The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. SoulSilver The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #027 Black The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. White Black 2 The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #129 Hoenn #— X The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. Y 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola  US  UM : #164 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. 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. Ultra Moon Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors. Mega Ampharos Ultra Sun Excess energy from Mega Evolution stimulates its genes, and the wool it had lost grows in again. Ultra Moon Massive amounts of energy intensely stimulated Ampharos's cells, apparently awakening its long-sleeping dragon's blood.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the light from this Pokémon's tail. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #103 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Scarlet The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. Violet When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.

Ampharos in the Alola PokédexUSUM	Mega Ampharos in the Alola PokédexUSUM	Ampharos in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Flaaffy Crystal Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Evolve Flaaffy FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Evolve Flaaffy XD Evolve Flaaffy
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Flaaffy Platinum Evolve Flaaffy HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Flaaffy Pal Park Field
Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Flaaffy Black 2 White 2 Evolve Flaaffy
Generation VI X Y Evolve Flaaffy Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Flaaffy Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Flaaffy Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area Six, Alfornada Cavern North Province: Area One Tera Raid Battles (4★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 10, Forever Level 5, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Flaaffy
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Far Amp Plains (6F-9F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F) MD Sky Far Amp Plains (6F-9F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F) Ranger: SoA Altru Building, Altru Tower MD Light Evolve Flaaffy Ranger: GS Rasp Cavern, Layuda Mountain, Sky Fortress, Ice Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Challenger's Ground (post-ending) Conquest Evolve Flaaffy Rumble U Jungle Area: Dangerous Rockets
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Fr Rumble World Dewdrop Bay: Castle Farm (Back Boss) Super MD Complete main story Picross Area 20: Stage 01
Generation VII Rumble Rush Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Greninja Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Lightning Field (16F-21F), Buried Relic (32F-34F, 36F-37F), Purity Forest (31F-33F) Mystery House: Lightning Field Strong Foe: Sinister Woods (3F, 7F-9F, 11F-12F)
Cross-Generation Shuffle Castle Noapte: Stage 130 Nacht Carnival: Stage 545 Masters EX Seasonal sync pair scout: Jasmine (Holiday 2022) & Ampharos (Mega Ampharos)

Stats

Base stats

Ampharos

Generations II-V

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Generation VI onward

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 510	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Ampharos

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 165		153 - 238	301 - 471
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 610	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/3 ★☆☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Ampharos

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Mega Ampharos

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5 011 Magnetic Flux Electric Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 011 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 1111 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100100% 40 1616 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00——% 20 2020 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 2525 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 2929 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 3535 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 4040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4646 Cotton Guard Grass Status 0000— 00——% 10 5151 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100100% 10 5757 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 6262 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM072 TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM096 TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM173 TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM210 TM210 Supercell Slam Electric Physical 100100 095}}95% 15 TM211 TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM220 TM220 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 090}}90% 10 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TM226 TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  After You Normal Status — —% 15 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 * Eerie Impulse Electric Status — 100% 15 Electric Terrain Electric Status — —% 10 * Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ampharos Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Ampharos

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Thunder Meadow Phrases 51%-100% HP If you get lost, you can use me as a beacon! 26%-50% HP This worries me. My health has slid to about half. 1%-25% HP I'm close to falling... My taillight's almost burned out... Level up I leveled up! My taillight burns brighter, too!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: F

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Complete the epilogue story Connected to: Mawile, Dedenne Connection Orb Set: 5 Phrases Normal Let's go in style! Low HP (< 50%) Well, I think we'll be all right…

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (Electrify ×3) Browser entry R-107 It attacks by scattering charged orbs of electricity and shooting electric bolts.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Recharge Field move: (present) (Recharge ×5) Poké Assist: (past) Electric Field move: (past) (Electrify ×1) Browser entry R-009/N-122 It restores the Styler Energy a lot.

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 57 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Thunder Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Static Ability 2: Interference Ability 3: Confidence Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★ Evolves from Flaaffy when its Attack is 90 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Norishige and Shōun

Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★ Flinch Attack Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.

Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #038 Dancing Dragons Increases damage done by any Dragon types in the combo. Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost, Paralysis Combo Mega Effects 9 A random lightning strike erases a jagged line of Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 211 Base Defense: 169 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 200/40/20/10 Fast Attacks: Charge Beam, Volt Switch Charged Attacks: Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Thunder, Power Gem*, Thunder Punch*, Brutal Swing*, Trailblaze*, Dragon Pulse†, Frustration, Return

Pokémon Sleep Sleep type: Snoozing Pokémon type: Electric Points to befriend: 20 Specialty: Skills Berry: Grepa Berry ×1 Primary ingredient: Fiery Herb ×1 Possible ingredients: Fiery Herb Fancy Egg Main skill: Charge Strength M Base carry limit: 15 Increases Snorlax's Strength by 880. The light from its tail can be seen from space. It's said that this Pokémon usually keeps the light off, but if you see a light shining far off in the distance at night, perhaps it's a soundly sleeping Ampharos. Tail-Scratching Sleep Head-Bobbing Sleep Glowing-Tail Seep Atop-Belly Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Mega Ampharos

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Complete the epilogue story Connected to: Mawile, Dedenne Connection Orb Set: 5 Phrases Normal Let's go in style! Low HP (< 50%) Well, I think we'll be all right…

Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 294 Base Defense: 203 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Charge Beam, Volt Switch Charged Attacks: Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Thunder, Power Gem*, Thunder Punch*, Brutal Swing*, Trailblaze*, Dragon Pulse†, Return

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default Ampharos Ampharos  Electric

Ampharosite ↔

Held Ampharosite Mega Ampharos Ampharos  Electric  Dragon

Evolution data

Unevolved Mareep  Electric

Level 15 →

First Evolution Flaaffy  Electric

Level 30 →

Second Evolution Ampharos  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Ampharos images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Ampharos in Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Mega Ampharos in Pokémon the Series: XY

Major appearances

Amphy

Jasmine has an Ampharos that lights up the Shining Lighthouse in Olivine City, which debuted in Fight for the Light!, thus also marking the species' debut. It was sick so Ash and his friends went to Cianwood City to pick up medicine. This Ampharos was nicknamed Sparkle in the English dub.

Other

In Manectric Charge, Watt used an Ampharos to free Ash, May, and Brock's Pokémon from Team Rocket's net. It then battled May's Skitty and ultimately lost.

In Those Darn Electabuzz!, Shigeo's Ampharos battled his son Corey's Charizard, nicknamed Don, as part of Don's training.

In A Chip Off the Old Brock, McCauley uses his Ampharos's electricity to make special potions for the pharmacy McCauley works at.

In Drifloon On the Wind!, Karsten has an Ampharos that assists him with his work at Valley Windworks.

In Frozen on Their Tracks!, the Ampharos Train crew has an Ampharos that uses its electricity to assist them in driving a train.

In The Light of Floccesy Ranch!, Ellie's Ampharos was responsible of keeping the Mareep of the Floccesy Ranch in check. It had confidence issues, but managed to overcome them after learning Thunder Punch.

In Clemont's Got a Secret!, Meyer was revealed to own an Ampharos. It is often seen accompanying him on his motorcycle.

In Lighting the Way Home!, four Ampharos, one of them belonging to Molayne and being used by Sophocles, assisted in guiding a space probe back to the planet.

Minor appearances

In As Clear As Crystal, an Ampharos was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon.

An Ampharos appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!, an Ampharos was living in Fennel Valley.

An Ampharos appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

Multiple Ampharos appeared in Lost at the League!, under the ownership of a Trainer.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a group of Workers in New Tork City used an Ampharos to help provide light when the power went out in Pokémon Hills.

In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Trainer's Ampharos entered the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.

An Ampharos appeared in BWS01.

An Ampharos appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and Lumiose City Pursuit!.

An Ampharos appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

An Ampharos that can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

An Ampharos that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in Calling from Beyond the Aura!.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Ampharos were living in Allearth Forest.

In Mega Evolution Special IV, a Trainer's Ampharos that can Mega Evolve was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat.

An Ampharos and its Mega Evolved form appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. Nikola had his own Ampharos in a flashback.

Three Trainers' Ampharos appeared in The Power of Us.

A Trainer's Ampharos appeared in A Chilling Curse!.

A Student's Ampharos appeared in an image in HZ046.

A Trainer's Ampharos appeared in HZ050.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP208 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos emits a strong light from the tip of its tail, which can be seen over long distances and serve as a beacon to those who are lost.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG059 Ampharos May's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos has the power to illuminate the tip of its tail. This special ability is used to guide the lost to safety.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP130 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. The tip of its tail shines so brightly that in days gone by, people used it to send signals to each other with the light.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW113 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon and the final evolved form of Mareep. Because Ampharos's light can be seen from a great distance, people once used that light to communicate by sending signals back and forth.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN096 Ampharos Goh's Rotom Phone Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. An Electric type. The tip of Ampharos's tail lights up, guiding people who are lost. Like a lighthouse, this Pokémon is known for leading ships to safety.

GOTCHA!

An Ampharos briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Ethan.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, an Ampharos briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

Ampharos in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Ampharos in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

An Ampharos appeared in LDK1.

Taichi owns an Ampharos, as seen in LDK3.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Amphy

Amphy appeared under the ownership of Jasmine in Ampharos Amore. Gold and Silver rescued the Gym Leader and her charge in the Tin Tower.

An Ampharos appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.

An Ampharos capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy in Trevenant Pokes.

Two Ampharos belonging to Workers appeared in PS611. They reappeared in a flashback in PS615.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article: Amphy

Amphy appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos, under the ownership of Jasmine. It was not feeling well and Jasmine had Gold go to Cianwood City to get the medicine necessary to heal Amphy.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

An Ampharos appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Amphy

Amphy appeared in Light Up The Lighthouse!!, under the ownership of Jasmine. It had become sick, and Jasmine had Red get the medicine needed to heal it.

In the TCG

Main article: Ampharos (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ampharos appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

An earlier Ampharos design circa 1997

• An early design for Ampharos depicts it with a shorter neck.
• Ampharos shares the same category with Lanturn. They are both known as the Light Pokémon.

Origin

Ampharos resembles a sheared sheep that its evolutionary line leads up to as they lose wool with each evolution. It also shares traits with a lighthouse, such as its height, stripes, and the beacon on the top; the two also share a name. It, as well as its pre-evolved forms, may have been based on the title of the sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.

Mega Ampharos's Dragon type, wooly mane, wooly tail, jewel-like orbs on its tail, and slender body suggest that it is based on a Chinese dragon.

Name origin

Ampharos may be a combination of amp (a measure of electrical current) and Φάρος pháros (Greek for lighthouse), as well as amparo (Portuguese and Spanish for aid and protection).

Denryu may be derived from 電流 denryū (electric current), as well as forming a pun on 電竜 den ryū (electric dragon). It may also incorporate 電球 denkyū (light bulb), referring to its tail.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese デンリュウ Denryu From 電流 denryū, 竜 ryū, and possibly 電球 denkyū French Pharamp From phare and ampere Spanish Ampharos Same as English name German Ampharos Same as English name Italian Ampharos Same as English name Korean 전룡 Jeonryong From 전 (電) jeon and 룡 (龍) ryong Mandarin Chinese 電龍 / 电龙 Diànlóng From 電 / 电 diàn and 龍 / 龙 lóng Cantonese Chinese 電龍 Dihnlùhng From 電 dihn and 龍 lùhng

More languages Hindi ड्रैगली Dragli From dragon and lit Russian Амфарос Amfaros Transcription of English name Thai เด็นริว Denrio Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Amphy
• Ampharos (Super Mystery Dungeon)
• Expedition Society
• Mega Evolution

External links

Mega Evolutions

Introduced in Pokémon X and Y

Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

See also: Primal Reversion • Bond Phenomenon • Ultra Burst

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