Is Ampharos Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Ampharos needs importing. Solid Electric stats, but Vikavolt and Alolan Raichu are available natively and handle every matchup Ampharos would.
Mareep trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Mareep trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Mareep trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
Mareep trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Mareep trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Mareep trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Mareep's weaknesses hard.
Ampharos has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Mareep's weaknesses hard.
Ampharos trades roughly evenly with Totem Kommo-o's team.
Hapu's Pokemon outpace and outclass Mareep here.
Ampharos trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Ampharos has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Ampharos trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Ampharos has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Ampharos cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 30.
How to Get Ampharos in Sun & Moon
Ampharos isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Mareep from Gold & Silver, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Mareep to Ampharos is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Ampharos in SM
Step 1Obtain MareepBREEDINGAvailableLeave Flaaffy with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mareep egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Paniola Ranch, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 42. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Altering Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 42. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · White Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Flaaffy
Step 3Ampharos ✓
Ampharos Weakness
Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy moves hit Ampharos for super-effective damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Ampharos's overall bulk (90/105/110) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ground, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Grass, Flying, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Electric |
What is Ampharos Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Ampharos
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Marowak builds →Bulldoze 2x36-43% Ice Beam 2x24-29% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x80-94% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Salamence builds →Dragon Claw 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x36-42% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Marowak builds →Bulldoze 2x34-41% Ice Beam 2x23-27% | ||
Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x76-89% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Primarina builds →Ice Beam 2x47-55% Disarming Voice 2x33-39% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Salamence builds →Dragon Claw 2x68-80% Bulldoze 2x34-41% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Dragon Tail 2x34-40% Ice Beam 2x22-26% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x74-87% Ice Beam 2x47-55% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Marowak builds →Stomping Tantrum 2x43-51% Ice Beam 2x23-28% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Ice Fang 2x54-64% | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x109-128%KO Earthquake 2x60-72% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x56-65% Ice Beam 2x22-26% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x75-89% Outrage 2x60-71% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Dragon Claw 2x66-78% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Articuno builds →Ice Beam 2x27-32% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemQuickclaw NatureImpish Moves View Qwilfish builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLightningrod ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt3-4% Volt Switch2-3% Flamethrower7-8% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemIapapaberry NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Ampharos View Jellicent builds →Scald4-5% Ice Beam 2x18-21% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves View Scyther builds →
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Ampharos Evolutions
End of the line. Ampharos caps a three-stage chain that started at Mareep. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+100 over Mareep), and Ampharos peaks at 610 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
SM Ampharos Best Moveset
Mega Ampharos adds Dragon typing with AbilityMold Breaker ignoring all opponent abilities and 165 Sp. Atk. Z-MoveThunderbolt fires a one-time 175-power Electric nuke on the base form. 55 Speed fires last on both forms. The moveset has the Mega's enormous Sp. Atk but the Speed problem limits what it threatens before taking a hit.
Best Build
Ampharos best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Special Tank Moveset
- Hidden Power Ice
- Volt Switch
- Focus Blast
- Discharge
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Ampharos picks up Zap Cannon and Take Down along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 7 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Ampharos Sun & Moon Guide
In Sun & Moon, Mold Breaker changes the entire equation for Ampharos. The 610 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Hiddenpowerice with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Ampharos can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos. That's 710 BST, up from 610. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Mold Breaker is what you want on Ampharos. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. On wall sets, Mold Breaker pairs with Ampharos's base 105 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Ampharos is a special attacker with base 165 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Ampharos has appeared in 17 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
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