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*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]].
 
*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.
 
*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.
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**However, it's Mega Evolution, MegaAmpharos is an Electric/Dragon type
   
 
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Revision as of 22:13, 8 August 2013

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

Appearance

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.

In the anime

Jasmine has an Ampharos in the anime called 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.

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

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

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Fire Punch 75 100% 15 [[File:Type Fire HOME.png|25px|link=Fire type]] [[Fire type|Fire]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

1 Tackle 50 100% 35 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

1 Growl 100% 40 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

1 Thundershock 40 100% 30 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Special Special

]]

1 Thunder Wave 100% 20 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

5 Growl 100% 40 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

10 Thundershock 40 100% 30 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Special Special

]]

14 Thunder Wave 100% 20 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

20 Cotton Spore 100% 40 [[File:Type Grass HOME.png|25px|link=Grass type]] [[Grass type|Grass]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

25 Charge —% 20 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

30 Thunderpunch 75 100% 15 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

33 Electro Ball ?? 100% 10 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Special Special

]]

40 Cotton Guard —% 10 [[File:Type Grass HOME.png|25px|link=Grass type]] [[Grass type|Grass]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

48 Discharge 80 100% 15 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Special Special

]]

55 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 [[File:Type Bug HOME.png|25px|link=Bug type]] [[Bug type|Bug]] [[Move#Special Special

]]

63 Light Screen —% 30 [[File:Type Psychic HOME.png|25px|link=Psychic type]] [[Psychic type|Psychic]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

71 Power Gem 70 100% 20 [[File:Type Rock HOME.png|25px|link=Rock type]] [[Rock type|Rock]] [[Move#Special Special

]]

79 Thunder 120 70% 10 [[File:Type Electric HOME.png|25px|link=Electric type]] [[Electric type|Electric]] [[Move#Special 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.

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.

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.
  • 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.
    • However, it's Mega Evolution, MegaAmpharos is an Electric/Dragon type

See also

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