The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Sp. Atk doesn't even come close. A Long Tail Pokemon on a fast 800K XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
To affirm their kinship, members of this species will form a ring by linking their newly doubled tails together. On rare occasions, humans have been accepted into such rings.
Ambipom is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Ambipom leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Espeon's Psyshock hits Ambipom for 63-74%. Galvantula's Thunder hits Ambipom for 71-84%. Toedscruel deals 74-87% with Leaf Storm.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Espeon builds →Psyshock63-74% | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Galvantula builds →Thunder71-84% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Toedscruel builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Giga Drain43-51% Leaf Storm74-87% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Mismagius builds →Dazzling Gleam36-43% | ||
Getting Ambipom requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Aipom. Breed this form to get Aipom eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+30 over Aipom), and Ambipom peaks at 482 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ambipom to get Aipom eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Ambipom keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Ambipom best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
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Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Return
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Last Resort
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Ambipom cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Ambipom gets Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for same-type damage alongside coverage across 9 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Ambipom cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 15 types means almost nothing walls Ambipom cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Ambipom can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Aipom from Gold, Crystal, or Emerald and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
decent spawn rates across 5 locations for Ambipom in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Ambipom in Legends: Arceus
The path to Ambipom starts with Aipom at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AipomAipom HillGrassUncommonGlacier TerraceGrass IceUncommonHeart's CragGrassUncommonHideaway BayGrass WaterUncommonRamanas IslandGrass WaterUncommonSnowfall Hot SpringGrass IceUncommonWhiteout ValleyGrassUncommon
Step 2Ambipom ✓Aipom HillGrassUncommonArena's ApproachGrassUncommonAvalanche SlopesGrassUncommonHeart's CragGrassUncommonHideaway BayGrass WaterUncommonor evolve from Aipom (Step 1)
You're catching Aipom first, not Ambipom. Aipom appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Ambipom in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Step 1Catch AipomSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires DefogSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires Defog
Step 2Ambipom ✓
2 encounter spots for Ambipom at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Ambipom in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Ambipom, start by catching Aipom through walking encounters at Lv. 54-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AipomPoni Plains - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5720%PostShaking spot
Step 2Ambipom ✓Poni Plains - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.54-57PostSOS from AipomPoni Plains - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-57PostSOS from Aipomor evolve from Aipom (Step 1)
Technician changes the entire equation for Ambipom. The 482 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a sweeper.
Ambipom's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Ambipom's base 115 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Technician is what you want on Ambipom. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Pickup, Skill Link) work on paper but Technician is what makes Ambipom worth using. With base 115 Speed, Technician gives Ambipom an edge before opponents can react.
Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Ambipom is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Best way to handle Ambipom: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Ambipom spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves