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'''Ampharos''' (Japanese: '''デンリュウ''' ''Denryu'') is a {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].
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'''Ampharos''' (Japanese: '''デンリュウ''' ''Denryuu'') is a {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].
   
 
==Biology==
  
==Biology==
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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.
  
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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===Special abilities===
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===Natural 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 its 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 its Special Attack by 50% when in the party with a Pokémon with the ability [[Minus]].
   
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|PMD1=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]
  
|PMD1=Evolve [[Flaaffy]]
 
|PMD2=[[Amp Plains|Far Amp Plains]] (6F-9F), [[Landslide Cave]] (B1-B12)
  
|PMD2=[[Amp Plains|Far Amp Plains]] (6F-9F), [[Landslide Cave]] (B1-B12)
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|Ranger2=[[Altru Building]], [[Altru Tower]]
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===Pokédex entries===
  
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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.
  
|x=The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
 
|y=The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.}}
  
|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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===Stats===
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<tabber>
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Ampharos=
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{{Stats
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|type = electric
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|HP = 90
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|Attack = 75
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|Defense = 85
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|SpAtk = 115
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|SpDef = 90
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|Speed = 55}}
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|-|
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Mega Ampharos=
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{{Stats
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|type = electric
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|type2 = dragon
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|HP = 90
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|Attack = 95
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|Defense = 105
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|SpAtk = 165
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|SpDef = 110
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|Speed = 45}}
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</tabber>
   
 
===Learnset===
  
===Learnset===
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====Mega Evolution Sprites====
  
====Mega Evolution Sprites====
 
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|style="background:#FFFF00"|[[File:Ampharos Mega XY Sprite.gif]]<br />'''Front'''
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|style="background:#FFFF00"|[[File:Ampharos Mega XY.gif]]<br />'''Front'''
 
|style="background:#FFFF00"|[[File:Ampharos Mega XY Back Sprite.gif]]<br />'''Back'''
  
|style="background:#FFFF00"|[[File:Ampharos Mega XY Back Sprite.gif]]<br />'''Back'''
 
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==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
===Anime===
  
===Anime===
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[[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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[[Jasmine (anime)|Jasmine]] has an Ampharos in the anime called [[Amphy]]. [[Watt (Hoenn)|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.
 
*[[Amphy]]
  
*[[Amphy]]
 
*[[Watt's Ampharos]]
  
*[[Watt's Ampharos]]
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*[[Meyer's Ampharos]]
  
*[[Meyer's Ampharos]]
 
*[[Shigeo's Ampharos]]
  
*[[Shigeo's Ampharos]]
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*[[Sparkle]]
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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===Origin===
  
===Origin===
 
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.
  
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.
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Its Mega Evolution is based off of the mythical Chinese beast of the Chaofeng, described as one of the Nine Sons of the Dragon God. It is said to be the cross between a sheep and a dragon, with a thin neck, a bushy tail, lion like body, and two horns on its head, and its personality was described as adventurous, risktaking, and inquisitive. Due to its love of heights and adventure, the dragon assigned Chaofeng the duty of decorating the four corners of houses as a ward against evil spirits and disaster.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
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Revision as of 01:29, 4 April 2016

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

Biology

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.

Natural 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 its 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 further evolve into Mega Ampharos using the Ampharosite.

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
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade 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

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Stats

Template:Stats

Template:Stats

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.

Sprites

Template:GenIIPokéSprites

Mega Evolution Sprites

Ampharos Mega XY
Front 		Ampharos Mega XY Back Sprite
Back
Ampharos Mega XY Shiny Sprite
Front (Shiny) 		Ampharos Mega XY Shiny Back Sprite
Back (Shiny)

Appearances

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.

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.

Its Mega Evolution is based off of the mythical Chinese beast of the Chaofeng, described as one of the Nine Sons of the Dragon God. It is said to be the cross between a sheep and a dragon, with a thin neck, a bushy tail, lion like body, and two horns on its head, and its personality was described as adventurous, risktaking, and inquisitive. Due to its love of heights and adventure, the dragon assigned Chaofeng the duty of decorating the four corners of houses as a ward against evil spirits and disaster.

Gallery

See also

v · d · eMega Pokémon
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
See also
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