Stats & Training
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.
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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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x127-150%KO Sky Uppercut 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x127-150%KO Hammer Arm 2x127-150%KO Brick Break 2x95-112%KO Low Sweep 2x83-98% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Dynamic Punch 2x102-120%KO Submission 2x83-98% Brick Break 2x78-92% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x211-248%KO Superpower 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x81-96% Dynamic Punch 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x155-182%KO Focus Blast 2x81-96% Hammer Arm 2x129-152%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Ambipom with Close Combat (148-174%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Ambipom for 43-51%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x148-174%KO Stone Edge41-48% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch23-27% Knock Off38-45% Rock Slide43-51% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Beat Up, Bounce and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Ambipom Best Moveset
Ambipom runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Normalgem brings extra utility. Technician supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Ambipom best EVs are Attack and Speed
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 10 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ambipom in Sun & Moon
Ambipom Guide
In Sun & Moon, Technician changes the entire equation for Ambipom. The 482 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Fakeout with Normalgem is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Fakeout, Knock Off, Lastresort, and Shadowclaw. Fakeout leads at 25% 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 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