National No. 181

Ampharos

Light Pokémon

Generation II
1.4 m Size
61.5 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0181
Ampharos

Description

The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts like a beacon for lost people.

Abilities

Ability 1

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Hidden Ability

Plus

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.4 m / 4'59"
Weight 61.5 kg / 135.58 lbs
Color Yellow
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 230
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Monster / Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances

has a 11.9% capture chance

has a 16.2% capture chance

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Gold / Silver · Generation II
Form Ampharos
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Ampharos
French Pharamp
German Ampharos
Spanish Ampharos
Italian Ampharos
Japanese デンリュウ Denryu
Korean 전룡 Jeonryong
Chinese 電龍 / 电龙 Diànlóng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts like a beacon for lost people.

24 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Mareep
Nº179
Flaaffy
Nº180 Mareep · Lv. 15
Ampharos
Nº181 Flaaffy · Lv. 30
Mega Ampharos
Nº181 Ampharosite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Ampharos

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
90
-
150 - 197
290 - 384
Attack
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Defense
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Sp Attack.
115
+3 EV
108 - 183
211 - 361
Defense Esp.
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Speed
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Total
510
+3 EV
-
-
Life
90
Lv 50: 150 - 197 Lv 100: 290 - 384
At.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
Df.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
At. Esp. +3 EV
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
Df. Esp.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Vel.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Total +3 EV
510

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Growl No.45 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Thunder Shock No.84 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Thunder Wave No.86 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 90%
Cotton Spore No.178 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 11
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Thunder Punch No.9 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Light Screen No.113 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 57
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Thunder No.87 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 62
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 110
Hit 70%
Fire Punch No.7 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Charge No.268 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Discharge No.435 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Signal Beam No.324 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 51
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Power Gem No.408 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 35
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Electro Ball No.486 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Cotton Guard No.538 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Confuse Ray No.109 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 29
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Zap Cannon No.192 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 50%
Magnetic Flux No.602 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Ion Deluge No.569 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack -
Hit -
Dragon Pulse No.406 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 85
Hit 100%
Charge Beam No.451 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 51
PP 10
Attack 50
Hit 90%
Dazzling Gleam No.605 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 51
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%