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{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Flaaffy|next= Bellossom}}
 
 
'''Ampharos''' (Japanese: '''デンリュウ''' ''Denryu'') is a {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].
{{PokéBox
 
|backcolor={{Electric}}
 
|name='''Ampharos'''
 
|jname=(デンリュウ ''Denryu'')
 
|image=181Ampharos.png
 
|ndex=181
 
|evofrom=[[Flaaffy]]
 
|evointo=None
 
|gen=[[Generation II]]
 
|pronun=<math>Am-fah-ros</math>
 
|hp=90
 
|atk=75
 
|def=75
 
|satk=115
 
|sdef=90
 
|spd=55
 
|total=500
 
|species=Light Pokémon
 
|type={{type|Electric}}
 
|height=<span class="explain" title="1.4 m">4'07"</span>
 
|weight=<span class="explain" title="61.5kg">135.6 lbs</span>
 
|ability=[[Static]]<br>[[Plus]] (Dream World)
 
|color=<span style="color:yellow;">'''Yellow'''</span>
 
|gender=<span style="color:violet;">50% ♀</span>/<span style="color:blue;">50% ♂</span>
 
}}
 
 
'''Ampharos''' (Japanese: '''デンリュウ''' ''Denryu'') is a {{type|Electric}}-type [[Pokémon]] that was introduced in [[Generation II]].
 
   
==Appearance==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
Ampharos appears to be a tall, yellow sheep Pokémon who has black stripes on its ears, neck, and tail. Ampharos also has a red orb on its forehead and tail that has the ability to glow. Ampharos also has white belly underneath it that ends at the bottom.
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[[File:Ampharos_BW.gif|thumb|Ampharos Animation]] Ampharos appears to be a tall, yellow sheep Pokémon who has black stripes on its ears, neck, and tail. Ampharos also has a red orb on its forehead and tail that has the ability to glow. Ampharos also has white belly underneath it that ends at the bottom.
   
==Special Abilities==
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===Special abilities===
 
Ampharos has the ability [[Static]] and the hidden ability [[Plus]]. Static allows the opponent with a 30% chance of paralysis when they hit Ampharos with a Physical move. Plus expands Special Attack by 50% when in the party with a Pokémon with the ability [[Minus]].
 
Ampharos has the ability [[Static]] and the hidden ability [[Plus]]. Static allows the opponent with a 30% chance of paralysis when they hit Ampharos with a Physical move. Plus expands Special Attack by 50% when in the party with a Pokémon with the ability [[Minus]].
 
==In Anime==
 
[[Jasmine]] has an Ampharos in the anime called [[Amphy|Sparkle]]. [[Watt]] also has an Ampharos in the Anime. [[McCauley]] also has an Ampharos that appears in ''[[AG148: A Chip Off the Old Brock]]''. [[Karsten]] has an Ampharos that appears in ''[[DP028: Drifloon On the Wind]]''. An Ampharos also appears in ''[[DP091: One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. An Ampharos also appears in ''[[DP130: Frozen on the Tracks!]]'' operating the train.
 
   
 
==Evolution==
 
==Evolution==
'''Ampharos''' is the evolved form of [[Flaaffy]] as of level 30. Ampharos is the final [[Evolution|evolution]] of [[Mareep]].
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'''Ampharos''' is the evolved form of [[Flaaffy]], as of level 30, and is the final [[Evolution|evolutionary form]] of [[Mareep]]. It can evolve into its mega form in Pokémon X/Y, during battle.
   
==Game Info==
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==Game info==
===Locations===
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===Game locations===
{{Game Locations|
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{{Game Locations
pokemon=Ampharos|
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|pokemon=Ampharos
backcolor={{Electric}}|
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
goldsilver=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]|
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|goldsilver=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]
gsrarity=None|
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|gsrarity=None
crystal=[[Trade]]|
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|crystal=[[Trade]]
crarity=None|
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|crarity=None
rubysapphire=[[Trade]]|
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|rubysapphire=[[Trade]]
rsrarity=None|
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|rsrarity=None
emerald=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]|
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|emerald=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]
erarity=None|
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|erarity=None
fireredleafgreen=[[Trade]]|
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|fireredleafgreen=[[Trade]]
frlgrarity=None|
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|frlgrarity=None
diamondpearl=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]|
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|diamondpearl=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]
dprarity=None|
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|dprarity=None
platinum=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]|
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|platinum=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]
ptrarity=None|
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|ptrarity=None
heartgoldsoulsilver=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]|
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|heartgoldsoulsilver=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]
hgssrarity=None|
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|hgssrarity=None
blackwhite=Evolve [[Flaaffy]] (White only)|
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|blackwhite=Evolve [[Flaaffy]] (White only)
bwrarity=None|
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|bwrarity=None
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|xy=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Flaaffy]]
 
|xyrarity=None
 
}}
 
}}
   
====Side Game Locations====
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====Side game locations====
{{Side Game Locations|
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{{Side Game Locations
Pokemon=Ampharos|
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|Pokemon=Ampharos
backcolor={{Electric}}|
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
Trozei=Endless Level 10<br>Forever Level 5<br>Pair Trozei<br>Mr. Who's Den|
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|Trozei=Endless Level 10<br>Forever Level 5<br>Pair Trozei<br>Mr. Who's Den
PMD1=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]|
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|PMD1=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]
PMD2=[[Amp Plains|Far Amp Plains]] (6F-9F), [[Landslide Cave]] (B1-B12)|
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|PMD2=[[Amp Plains|Far Amp Plains]] (6F-9F), [[Landslide Cave]] (B1-B12)
Ranger2=[[Altru Building]], [[Altru Tower]]|
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|Ranger2=[[Altru Building]], [[Altru Tower]]
 
}}
 
}}
   
===Pokédex Entries===
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===Pokédex entries===
{{GenIIPokédex|
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{{GenIIPokédex
backcolor={{Electric}}|
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|backcolor={{Electric}}
 
|gold=The tail's tip [[Flash|shines brightly]] and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
name=Ampharos|
 
gold=The tail's tip [[Flash|shines brightly]] and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.|
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|silver=The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
silver=The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.|
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|crystal=When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.
 
|ruby=Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
crystal=When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.|
 
ruby=Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.|
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|sapphire=Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
sapphire=Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.|
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|emerald=It gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used its light to send signals back and forth with others far away.
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|firered=The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
emerald=It gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used its light to send signals back and forth with others far away.|
 
firered=The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.|
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|leafgreen=The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
 
|diamond=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
leafgreen=The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.|
 
diamond=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.|
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|pearl=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
pearl=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.|
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|platinum=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
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|heartgold=The tail's tip [[Flash|shines brightly]] and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
platinum=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.|
 
heartgold=The tail's tip [[Flash|shines brightly]] and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.|
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|soulsilver=The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
soulsilver=The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.|
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|black=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
black=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.|
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|white=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
white=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.|
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|black 2=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
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|white 2=The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
}}
 
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|x=The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
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|y=The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.}}
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===Learnset===
 
===Learnset===
====Generation II====
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====Leveling====
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{{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=V}}
{{Main|Ampharos/Learnset Generation II}}
 
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Fire Punch]]|75|100|15|Fire|Physical}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Tackle]]|50|100|35|Normal|Physical}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Thundershock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|5|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|10|'''[[Thundershock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Physical}}
 
{{Movessetmid|14|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|20|[[Cotton Spore]]|—|100|40|Grass|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|25|[[Charge]]|—|—|20|Electric|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|30|'''[[Thunderpunch]]'''|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
 
{{Movessetmid|33|'''[[Electro Ball]]'''|??|100|10|Electric|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|40|[[Cotton Guard]]|—|—|10|Grass|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|48|'''[[Discharge]]'''|80|100|15|Electric|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|55|[[Signal Beam]]|75|100|15|Bug|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|63|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|Psychic|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|71|[[Power Gem]]|70|100|20|Rock|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|79|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|Electric|Special}}
 
{{Movessetend|type=Electric}}
   
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==Appearances==
====Generation III====
 
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===In the anime===
{{Main|Ampharos/Learnset Generation III}}
 
 
[[Jasmine]] has an Ampharos in the anime called [[Amphy]]. [[Watt]] also has an Ampharos in the anime. [[McCauley]] also has an Ampharos that appears in ''[[AG148: A Chip Off The Old Brock|A Chip Off The Old Brock]]''. [[Karsten]] has an Ampharos that appears in ''[[DP028: Drifloon On The Wind!|Drifloon On The Wind]]''. An Ampharos also appears in ''[[DP091: One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. An Ampharos also appears in ''[[DP130: Frozen on Their Tracks!|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'' operating the train.
   
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==Gallery==
====Generation IV====
 
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<gallery>
{{Main|Ampharos/Learnset Generation IV}}
 
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181Ampharos_OS_anime.png
 
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181Ampharos_Dream.png
====Generation V====
 
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181Ampharos_Mega_Dream.png
{{Movessettop
 
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181Ampharos_Pokemon Stadium.png
|backcolor = {{Electric}}
 
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181Ampharos_Pokemon Colosseum.jpg
}}
 
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181Ampharos_3D_Pro.png
{{Movessetmid
 
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</gallery>
|1|[[Fire Punch]]|75|100|15|{{type|Fire}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|1|[[Tackle]]|50|100|35|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|1|'''[[Thundershock]]'''|40|100|30|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|1|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|5|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|{{type|Normal}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|10|'''[[Thundershock]]'''|40|100|30|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|14|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|20|[[Cotton Spore]]|—|100|40|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|25|[[Charge]]|—|—|20|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|30|'''[[Thunderpunch]]'''|75|100|15|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Physical}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|33|'''[[Electro Ball]]'''|??|100|10|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|40|[[Cotton Guard]]|—|—|10|{{type|Grass}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|48|'''[[Discharge]]'''|80|100|15|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|55|[[Signal Beam]]|75|100|15|{{type|Bug}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|63|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|{{type|Psychic}}|{{Damage Category|Status}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|71|[[Power Gem]]|70|100|20|{{type|Rock}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetmid
 
|79|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|{{type|Electric}}|{{Damage Category|Special}}
 
}}
 
{{Movessetend
 
|backcolor= {{Electric}}
 
}}
 
==Origin==
 
Ampharos appears to be based off a [[:wikipedia:sheep|sheep]] lacking fur. Its name comes from ''amp'' is a measure of electrical current. ''Pharos'' is the Greek word for lighthouse.
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Ampharos and [[Lanturn]] share the same species, both being known as the Light Pokémon.
 
*Ampharos and [[Lanturn]] share the same species, both being known as the Light Pokémon.
*Despite Ampharos having the ability to glow its tail, it cannot learn [[Tail Glow]].
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*Despite Ampharos having the ability to glow its tail, it cannot learn [[Tail Glow]]; however, the move [[Signal Beam]] could be interpreted as its beacon.
 
*Ampharos and its pre-evolutions are the only {{Type|Electric}}-types to learn [[Power Gem]].
 
*Ampharos and its pre-evolutions are the only {{Type|Electric}}-types to learn [[Power Gem]].
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*Despite its Japanese name meaning "electric dragon", Ampharos is not a Dragon-type, cannot learn any Dragon-type moves, does not resemble a dragon or reptiles and is not the Dragon egg group.
 
 
===Origin===
{{References|ampharos|181}}
 
 
Ampharos is based on a [[wikipedia:sheep|sheep]] lacking fur. Its name comes from ''amp'' is a measure of electrical current. ''Pharos'' is the Greek word for lighthouse.
{{Family|[[File:179.gif|link=Mareep]][[File:180.gif|link=Flaaffy]][[File:181.gif|link=]]}}
 
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{{References|ampharos|181}}{{GenIInav}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Flaaffy|next=Bellossom}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Flaaffy|next=Bellossom}}
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[[Category:Evolved Pokémon]]
 
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Revision as of 08:24, 11 March 2014

Template:Ampharos Ampharos (Japanese: デンリュウ Denryu) is a Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Biology

Physiology

Ampharos BW

Ampharos Animation

Ampharos appears to be a tall, yellow sheep Pokémon who has black stripes on its ears, neck, and tail. Ampharos also has a red orb on its forehead and tail that has the ability to glow. Ampharos also has white belly underneath it that ends at the bottom.

Special abilities

Ampharos has the ability Static and the hidden ability Plus. Static allows the opponent with a 30% chance of paralysis when they hit Ampharos with a Physical move. Plus expands Special Attack by 50% when in the party with a Pokémon with the ability Minus.

Evolution

Ampharos is the evolved form of Flaaffy, as of level 30, and is the final evolutionary form of Mareep. It can evolve into its mega form in Pokémon X/Y, during battle.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Evolve Flaaffy None
Crystal Trade None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Evolve Flaaffy None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Flaaffy None
Platinum Evolve Flaaffy None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Flaaffy None
Black and White Evolve Flaaffy (White only) None
X and Y Evolve Flaaffy None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 10
Forever Level 5
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Flaaffy
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Far Amp Plains (6F-9F), Landslide Cave (B1-B12)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Altru Building, Altru Tower


Pokédex entries

Template:GenIIPokédex

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Fire Punch 75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Thundershock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
1 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
5 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Thundershock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
14 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
20 Cotton Spore 100% 40 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
25 Charge —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
30 Thunderpunch 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
33 Electro Ball ?? 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
40 Cotton Guard —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
48 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
55 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
63 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
71 Power Gem 70 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
79 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Appearances

In the anime

Jasmine has an Ampharos in the anime called Amphy. Watt also has an Ampharos in the anime. McCauley also has an Ampharos that appears in A Chip Off The Old Brock. Karsten has an Ampharos that appears in Drifloon On The Wind. An Ampharos also appears in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!. An Ampharos also appears in Frozen on Their Tracks! operating the train.

Gallery

Trivia

  • Ampharos and Lanturn share the same species, both being known as the Light Pokémon.
  • Despite Ampharos having the ability to glow its tail, it cannot learn Tail Glow; however, the move Signal Beam could be interpreted as its beacon.
  • Ampharos and its pre-evolutions are the only Electric-types to learn Power Gem.

Origin

Ampharos is based on a sheep lacking fur. Its name comes from amp is a measure of electrical current. Pharos is the Greek word for lighthouse.

See also

Template:GenIInav