Ambipom Best Moveset
100 Attack at 115 Speed with AbilityTechnician boosting weak moves by 50%. Held ItemSilk Scarf with NatureJolly pushes Technician-boosted Normal TermStab through Fake Out priority and U-turn pivots. The moveset is a fast support attacker: guaranteed Fake Out chip, then pivot or attack. 75/66/66 bulk doesn't survive strong hits.
Normal-type with Technician and 100 Speed in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Fake Out plus U-turn pivoting generated free chip damage every game. Fast and annoying.
Best Moves
Best Build
Ambipom best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Low Kick
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Same Technician formula in Gen V (Black & White). Low Kick for Fighting coverage, Fake Out for free damage, U-turn to pivot out. Consistent offensive support.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Last Resort
- Low Kick
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). 100 Attack with Technician was decent but Mega Evolutions made Ambipom's damage output look tame by comparison.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Double Hit
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fake Out chip and U-turn pivoting weren't enough when the format demanded heavier hitters with real power.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The Technician Fake Out niche was too narrow for a format where raw power trumped chip damage.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Triple Axel
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Ambipom Weakness
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 |
What is Ambipom Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Ambipom
Espeon's Psychic hits Ambipom for 70-83%.
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Espeon builds →Psychic70-83% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Clodsire builds →Earthquake27-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Galvantula builds →Thunder47-56% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Ambipom
Can't catch Ambipom directly. Start with Aipom at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Aipom to Ambipom is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Ambipom in SV
To get Ambipom, start by catching Aipom through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AipomFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldVioletKitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldVioletKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldVioletMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldVioletParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldVioletRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldVioletTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldVioletWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldViolet
Step 2Ambipom ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Ambipom egg.
decent spawn rates across 5 locations for Ambipom in late-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 PLA
The path to Ambipom starts with Aipom at Lv. 24-62 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AipomRamanas IslandLv.24-27GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.29-36GrassRate 15%Heart's CragLv.40-48GrassRate 15%Hideaway BayLv.41-44GrassRate 15%Whiteout ValleyLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveRate 15%Glacier TerraceLv.49-52CaveRate 15%
Step 2Ambipom ✓Aipom HillLv.37-40GrassRate 15%Heart's CragLv.40-48GrassRate 15%Hideaway BayLv.41-44GrassRate 15%Arena's ApproachLv.45-55GrassRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.50-62GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
Step 1Catch AipomSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires 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 USUM
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 - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 20%Shaking spot
Step 2Ambipom ✓Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassSOS from Aipomor evolve from Aipom (Step 1)
Base Stats
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 Guide
Technician changes the entire equation for Ambipom. The 482 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-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.
The core moveset is Fakeout, U Turn, Tripleaxel, and Knock Off. Fakeout leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves