Ghost moves don't affect Ambipom at all — that's the advantage of Normal typing. Technician boosts weaker moves to surprising damage levels. Known as the Long Tail Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, AMBIPOM rarely uses its hands.
Ambipom Weakness
GoodAmbipom is weak to Fighting-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Ambipom to get Aipom eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Beat Up, Bounce and 8 more.
Ambipom keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Life Orb gives it extra damage on every hit for a health trade, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Ambipom Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Low Kick
- Return
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 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
Can't catch Ambipom directly. Start with Aipom at decent 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 Platinum
To get Ambipom, start by catching Aipom through headbutt encounters at Lv. 5-15. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch AipomCHALLENGINGEterna ForestHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyForestCHALLENGINGFloaroma MeadowHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCHALLENGINGFuego IronworksHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyPower-plantCHALLENGINGRoute 205 - NorthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 205 - SouthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 206Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 207Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 208Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 209Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 210 - NorthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 210 - SouthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 211 - EastHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 212 - NorthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 212 - SouthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 213Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 214Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 215Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 218Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 221Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 222Honey tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGValley WindworksHoney tree encounterLv.5-15UncommonEarlyPower-plant
Step 2Ambipom ✓
Technician changes the entire equation for Ambipom. The 482 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-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.
Aipom evolves into Ambipom after learning Double Hit. Ambipom is the fully evolved form. At 482 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Ambipom appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Ambipom spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A