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.
In their search for comfortable trees, they get into territorial disputes with groups of Passimian. They win about half the time.
It uses its tails for everything. If it wraps both of its tails around you and gives you a squeeze, that’s proof it really likes you.
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 |
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x132-156%KO Focus Blast 2x132-156%KO Brick Break 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x73-86% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x137-162%KO Focus Blast 2x143-168%KO Aura Sphere 2x97-114%KO Brick Break 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift 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 | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Chesnaught builds →Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Hammer Arm 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Low Sweep 2x75-88% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ambipom View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x161-190%KO Focus Blast 2x137-162%KO Sky Uppercut 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 12 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 15 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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)
Ambipom Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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