Ampharos

🎯 Best Counters Against Ampharos

Top Pokémon to use when battling Ampharos in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
2	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
3	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
4	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
5	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
6	Rhyperior	Ground Rock	241	190	251	4,271
7	Krookodile	Ground Dark	229	158	216	3,485
8	Rhydon	Ground Rock	222	171	233	3,637
9	Golurk	Ground Ghost	222	154	205	3,265
10	Donphan	Ground	214	185	207	3,447

📖 Complete Ampharos Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Ampharos (#181) is a Electric-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,263 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Ampharos is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Ampharos in 2026.

📊 Ampharos Stats Analysis

Ampharos's Attack stat is 211 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Ampharos a strong damage dealer.

With 169 Defense (Good) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 587. This gives Ampharos reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Ampharos's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Ampharos Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Ampharos depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Charge Beam (Fast) with Zap Cannon (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Ampharos has 2 Fast Attacks and 8 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Ampharos has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Ampharos PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Ampharos can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Electric typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Flying, Steel-type threats while being weak to Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Ampharos faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Ampharos Raid Guide & Counters

Ampharos appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Ampharos at Level 20 (1,554 - 1,630 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,943 - 2,037 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,630 CP.

🎯 How to Get Ampharos in Pokémon GO

Ampharos can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Ampharos Evolution Guide

Ampharos is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Mareep (#179)
• Flaaffy (#180) — 25 Candy
• Ampharos (#181) ← current — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Ampharos

Shadow Ampharos is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Ampharos's effective Attack becomes ~253. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Ampharos in Pokémon GO

Shiny Ampharos is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Ampharos gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,943 - 2,037 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Ampharos

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.