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Ampharos-Mega

Ampharos-Mega

ELECTRICDRAGON
HP
90
Atk
95
Def
105
SpA
165
SpD
110
Spe
45
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Weaknesses

  • DRAGON2x
  • FAIRY2x
  • GROUND2x
  • ICE2x

Best Nature

Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial23.2%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus22.2%
  3. ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial17.4%
  4. Cotton GuardGRASSStatus8.0%

Best Ability / Item

staticAmpharositeAmpharosite

Ampharos-Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Ampharos-Mega Moves

  • #1

    Dragon Pulse

    DRASpecial85 BP

    The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.

    23.18%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    22.23%
  • #3

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    17.36%
  • #4

    Cotton Guard

    GRAStatus

    The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically boosting its Defense stat.

    8.02%
  • #5

    Parabolic Charge

    ELESpecial65 BP

    The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.

    5.44%
  • #6

    Focus Blast

    FIGSpecial120 BP

    The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    4.32%
  • #7

    Dazzling Gleam

    FAISpecial80 BP

    The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

    4.14%
  • #8

    Power Gem

    ROCSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

    3.21%
  • #9

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    3.09%
  • #10

    Discharge

    ELESpecial80 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.

    2.75%
  • #11

    Other

    6.26%

Best Ampharos-Mega Natures

  • #1

    Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

    22.68%
  • #2

    Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

    16.34%
  • #3

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    10.11%
  • #4

    Quiet 32/0/0/25/9/0

    6.29%
  • #5

    Modest 32/0/2/32/0/0

    3.34%
  • #6

    Calm 32/0/0/2/32/0

    2.60%
  • #7

    Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

    1.52%
  • #8

    Quiet 32/0/6/28/0/0

    1.40%
  • #9

    Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

    1.07%
  • #10

    Modest 32/0/25/9/0/0

    0.88%
  • #11

    Other

    33.77%

Best Ampharos-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    static

    80.91%
  • #2

    plus

    19.09%

Best Ampharos-Mega Items

  • #1
    Ampharosite

    Ampharosite

    Allows Ampharos to Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos.

    91.23%
  • #2
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    1.74%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.66%
  • #4
    Magnet

    Magnet

    Raises the power of Electric-type moves.

    1.49%
  • #5
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    1.38%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.72%
  • #7
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    0.57%
  • #8
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    0.36%
  • #9
    Light Clay

    Light Clay

    Extends the duration of the moves Reflect and Light Screen .

    0.34%
  • #10
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.21%
  • #11

    Other

    0.30%

Best Ampharos-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    14.42%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.98%
  • #3
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.91%
  • #4
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.47%
  • #5
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.93%
  • #6
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.23%
  • #7
    StaraptorStaraptor
    NORFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.64%
  • #8
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.15%
  • #9
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.72%
  • #10
    OranguruOranguru
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.65%
  • #11

    Other

    37.90%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Ampharos-Mega?

The best moveset for Ampharos-Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Dragon Pulse, Protect, Thunderbolt, Cotton Guard.

How to counter Ampharos-Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Ampharos-Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dragon 2x, fairy 2x, ground 2x, ice 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Ampharos-Mega?

The best item for Ampharos-Mega is typically Ampharosite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.