How to evolve
Omega Ruby & Alpha SapphireMega Ampharos vs Ampharos
ElectricTypeGainsElectric
Dragon- 90HP=90
- 75Attack+2095
- 85Defense+20105
- 115Sp. Atk+50165
- 90Sp. Def+20110
- 55Speed−1045
- 510Total+100610
- StaticAbilityMold Breaker
- PlusHidden
How to get the Ampharosite in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
FindNew Mauville
Generator room, in the southeast
How to Get Mega Ampharos in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Ampharos in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Mareep over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve it into Ampharos, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Ampharos in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain MareepCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Horde · Route 12 · Horde battle, 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 · Safari Zone · Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls. 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 ✓
How to Get Shiny Mega Ampharos in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
A shiny Ampharos becomes a shiny Mega Ampharos when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Ampharos.
Shiny Ampharos cannot be caught or hatched in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It is not obtainable in this game. To get one, hunt it in a game where it can be caught or bred, then transfer it in. See every game where Shiny Ampharos can be hunted
Normal
ShinyShiny Ampharos Evolution
4 Forms
Mega Ampharos Weakness
Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy moves hit Mega Ampharos for super-effective damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Mega 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 Mega Ampharos Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Mega Ampharos
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Rayquaza builds →Outrage 2x112-131%KO Earthquake 2x62-73% Ice Beam 2x54-64% | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x110-129%KO Earthquake 2x61-72% | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Latios builds →Dragon Pulse 2x67-79% Ice Beam 2x47-56% Earthquake 2x40-47% | ||
 Latias DragonPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodSouthern Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Latias builds →Dragon Pulse 2x58-69% Ice Beam 2x41-49% Earthquake 2x37-43% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x80-94% Outrage 2x63-74% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x82-97% Dragon Claw 2x66-78% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x75-88% Outrage 2x60-71% | ||
 Druddigon Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Druddigon builds →Outrage 2x92-108%KO Earthquake 2x51-60% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x82-97% Earthquake 2x46-54% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x71-84% Dragon Pulse 2x67-79% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mega Ampharos View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x57-67% Earthquake 2x26-30% | ||
Mega Ampharos Evolutions
End of the line. Ampharos caps a three-stage chain that started at Mareep. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+50 over Mareep), and Ampharos peaks at 510 total stats. In battle, Ampharos holding Ampharosite Mega Evolves into Mega Ampharos. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Mega Ampharos Moves in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Moves List
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Mega Ampharos picks up Zap Cannon and Take Down along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 8 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
33 of 35 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Mega Ampharos has 610 base stats in total. Sp. Atk leads at 165, and Speed is lowest at 45.
Game Availability
Mega Ampharos first appeared in X & Y and is in 5 games: X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Legends: Z-A.
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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
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
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