Ampharos (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ampharos (disambiguation).

Ampharos デンリュウ Denryu #181 Ampharos Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Electric Unknown Ampharos Electric Dragon Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Static Ampharos Cacophony Cacophony Plus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Mold Breaker Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Ampharos 4'07" 1.4 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 135.6 lbs. 61.5 kg Ampharos 135.6 lbs. 61.5 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Ampharosite [[|]]
Base experience yield 194 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 225 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Ampharos 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ampharos (Japanese: デンリュウ Denryu) is an Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Flaaffy starting at level 30. It is the final form of Mareep. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos using the Ampharosite.

Biology

Ampharos is a yellow, bipedal Pokémon with a white belly. It has conical ears with black stripes and a red orb on its forehead. Its long neck has several black rings around it near the base. Its stubby arms resemble flippers and each foot has a single white nail. It has a long, black-striped tail with a red orb at the tip. gained smaller orbs on its forehead. The orb on its tail can shine so bright, that it can be seen from space. People have used the light as a beacon, or to send signals across the ocean. Ampharos is generally found in grasslands.

As Mega Ampharos, it grows white wool at the back of its head and over its tail. Its long wooly tail has many small, red orbs attached to it. Its conical ears retain their stripes, but are now segmented with swirled tips. When it increases the amount of electrical energy within itself, the red orbs on its body and wool emit a strong light.

In the anime

Ampharos in the anime

Major appearances

Amphy

Jasmine has an Ampharos that lights up the Glitter Lighthouse in Olivine City which first appeared in Fight for the Light!. It was sick so Ash and his friends went to Cianwood City to pick up medicine. This Ampharos was nicknamed "Sparkle" in the dub.

Other

Another Ampharos appeared in Manectric Charge under the ownership of Watt. It was used to battle May's Skitty.

Corey's father has an Ampharos which battled against Corey's Charizard, Don, as part of Don's training in Those Darn Electabuzz!.

An Ampharos was owned by McCauley in A Chip Off the Old Brock.

Karsten owned an Ampharos in Drifloon On the Wind!.

Another Ampharos appeared in Frozen on Their Tracks!. It helps in driving a train using its electricity.

An Ampharos appeared in The Light of Floccesy Ranch! under the ownership of Ellie.

Minor appearances

An Ampharos appeared in As Clear as Crystal.

An Ampharos appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

An Ampharos appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

Multiple Ampharos appeared in Lost at the League!.

An Ampharos appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!.

An Ampharos appeared in SS027.

An Ampharos appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and Lumiose City Pursuit!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP208 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos emits a strong light from the tip of its tail, which can be seen over long distances and serve as a beacon to those who are lost.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG059 Ampharos May's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos has the power to illuminate the tip of its tail. This special ability is used to guide the lost to safety.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP130 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. The tip of its tail shines so brightly that in days gone by people used it to send signals to each other with the light.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW113 Ampharos Ash's Pokédex Ampharos, the Light Pokémon and the final evolved form of Mareep. Because Ampharos' light can be seen from a great distance, people once used that light to communicate by sending signals back and forth.

In the manga

Ampharos in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Amphy

In Pokémon Adventures, Amphy appears under the ownership of Jasmine. Gold and Silver rescued the Gym Leader and her charge in the Tin Tower.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Main article: Amphy

An Ampharos nicknamed Amphy appears in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos under the ownership of Jasmine. It was not feeling well and Jasmine had Gold go to Cianwood City to get the SecretPotion necessary to heal Amphy.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Amphy

Amphy appears in Light Up The Lighthouse!! under Jasmine's ownership. It became sick and Jasmine had Red get the SecretPotion in order to heal Amphy.

In the TCG

Main article: Ampharos (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver: Jasmine's Ampharos, Amphy, lights the Olivine City lighthouse. Amphy was initially sick and Jasmine would not allow a Gym battle until it was cured.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. Silver The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon. Crystal When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface. Stadium 2 The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts like a beacon for lost people.
Generation III 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} 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. LeafGreen The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Generation IV Diamond The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. SoulSilver The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Generation V Black The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distinct foreign shores. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Flaaffy Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Evolve Flaaffy FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Evolve Flaaffy XD None Evolve Flaaffy
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Flaaffy Platinum None Evolve Flaaffy HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Flaaffy Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Flaaffy (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Flaaffy Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Evolve Flaaffy

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 10 Forever Level 5 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Flaaffy
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Far Amp Plains (6F-9F) Landslide Cave (B1-B12)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Building Altru Tower
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Rasp Cavern Layuda Mountain Sky Fortress Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Challenger's Ground (post ending)
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Flaaffy

Stats

Base stats

Ampharos

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Ampharos

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 165		153 - 238	301 - 471
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 610	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/3 ★☆☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Ampharos

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Mega Ampharos

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5 00Start Magnetic Flux Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 00Start Ion Deluge Electric Status 0000— ——% 25 00Start Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 00Start Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 088 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 1111 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100100% 40 1616 Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 2020 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 2525 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 2929 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 3030 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 3535 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 4040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4646 Cotton Guard Grass Status 0000— ——% 10 5151 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100100% 15 5757 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 6262 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 6565 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	After You	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Charge	Electric	Status	—	—%	20
	Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	—	100%	15
	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
	Flatter	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Odor Sleuth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ampharos in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ampharos in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ampharos can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ampharos cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ampharos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ampharos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 181.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Thunder Meadow Phrases 51%-100% HP If you get lost, you can use me as a beacon! 26%-50% HP This worries me. My health has slid to about half. 1%-25% HP I'm close to falling... My taillight's almost burned out... Level up I leveled up! My taillight burns brighter, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! My taillight burns brighter, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Electrify ×3) Browser entry   It attacks by scattering charged orbs of electricity and shooting electric bolts.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  None Past ( Normal ) (Recharge ×5) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It restores the Styler Energy a lot.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Thunder Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Static Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Interference Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Confidence Evolves from Flaaffy when its Attack is 90 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Norishige and Shōun

Evolution

Unevolved Mareep  Electric

Level 15 →

First evolution Flaaffy  Electric

Level 30 →

Second evolution Ampharos  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Ampharos images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Ampharos shares the same species name with Lanturn. They are both known as the Light Pokémon.
• Mega Ampharos has the highest Special Attack, Special Defense, and single Bast stat of all Electric types.

Origin

Ampharos resembles a sheared sheep that its evolution line leads up to as they lose wool with each evolution. It also shares traits with a lighthouse, such as its height, stripes and the beacon on the top; the two also share a name. It, as well as its pre-evolutions, may have been based on the title of the science fiction novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.

Name origin

Ampharos is a combination of ampere or amp (a measure of electrical current) and pharos (Greek for lighthouse).

Denryu can be taken to mean 電流 denryū (electric current) or 電竜 denryū (electric dragon), and it may incorporate 電球 denkyū (light bulb), referring to its tail.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese デンリュウ Denryu From 電流 denryū, 電竜 denryū, and possibly 電球 denkyū French Pharamp From phare and ampere. Spanish Ampharos Same as English name German Ampharos Same as English name Italian Ampharos Same as English name Korean 전룡 Jeonryong From 전 (電) jeon and 룡 (龍) ryong Mandarin Chinese 電龍 / 电龙 Diànlóng From the Japanese 電竜 denryū, literally meaning electric dragon Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Amphy

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