What is Ampharos Weak?
Ampharos is weak against Fairy-, Ground-, and Ice-type moves, making these types of attacks particularly effective against it. Additionally, Mega Ampharos, which is an Electric-/Dragon-type, is weak against the same types, but its Dragon-type characteristics also make it vulnerable to Ice-type attacks, and its Electric-type makes it weak to Ground-type moves, with Fairy-type moves also being super effective due to its Dragon-type.
Understanding Ampharos’s Weaknesses
To fully comprehend the weaknesses of Ampharos, it’s essential to consider its types and how they interact with other types in the Pokémon universe.
Ampharos’s Types and Weaknesses
Ampharos, as an Electric-type Pokémon, has a specific set of weaknesses. However, when it mega evolves into Mega Ampharos, it gains a Dragon-type in addition to its Electric-type, which introduces additional weaknesses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below are some frequently asked questions about Ampharos that provide further insight into its strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance in battles.
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What is good against Ampharos? The best Pokémon Go Ampharos counters are Primal Groudon, Shadow Mamoswine, Shadow Garchomp, Groudon, Excadrill, and Shadow Golurk.
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Why is Ampharos a dragon? The dragon connection comes from splitting the word Denryu into Den Ryu, which means “electric dragon.” The words Denryu and Den Ryu sound almost identical in Japanese, hence the choice of making Mega Ampharos an Electric/Dragon-type Pokémon.
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Is Ampharos strong? Ampharos is decent on defense thanks to Volt Switch’s huge damage; Charge Beam doesn’t hold a candle to it. Trailblaze has great defensive performance for Ampharos, especially thanks to its ability to counter Ground Types. Dragon Pulse is another great defensive charge move.
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What kills Mega Ampharos? The best Pokémon Go Mega Ampharos counters are Mega Rayquaza, Primal Groudon, Shadow Garchomp, Mega Salamence, Mega Latios, and Shadow Salamence.
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How many trainers do I need to take down Mega Ampharos? Beating Mega Ampharos should take 3 trainers with Pokémon of this strength. Make sure your group is prepared before the fight.
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Is Ampharos rare? Ampharos GX – 43/181 – Ultra Rare.
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Is Ampharos the best electric type? Ampharos is a pure Electric-type and the final evolution of Mareep. This cute Pokémon has a high Special Attack, making it one of the best non-Legendary Electric Special Attackers in-game.
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Is Ampharos or Toxtricity better? A better bet is Ampharos, whose high Special Attack and ability to paralyze opponents makes it a solid bet. Then there’s Toxtricity, a less effective Pokémon overall, whose Poison-typing gives it a host of damage resistances that really come in handy.
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Does Ampharos have a hidden ability? 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.
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Is Ampharos stronger than Luxray? Both Pokémon have upsides and downsides, but in my opinion, Ampharos comes out on top. It has a better moveset and utility in the game I was focusing on, and it obviously gets a massive buff when Mega Evolution comes around, with decent new moves being added to round it all off.
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Is Mega Ampharos worth it? One of only two Electric Type Mega Evolutions in the game, Mega Ampharos is the weaker option in terms of DPS, but generally has a higher TDO to make up for it, especially when its Dragon sub-type resists the opposing Pokémon. As a Dragon Type attacker, it’s… not good. Just stick with Mega Charizard X.
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What animal is Ampharos? Ampharos appears to be a tall, yellow sheep Pokémon who has black stripes on its ears, neck, and tail. It has a red orb on its forehead and at the end of its tail that has the ability to glow.
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Which is the strongest Dragon type Pokémon? The strongest Dragon-type Pokémon include Dracovish, Dragapult, Garchomp, Dragonite, and Salamence, among others.
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Who is the strongest Electric Pokémon? The strongest Electric-type Pokémon is Zekrom, known for its high stats and powerful moves.
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Is Ampharos or Jolteon better? Ampharos is far more useful in-game. It gets access to both screens, which can give your team a significant edge. Jolteon is more of an all-out offense Pokémon, which, while nice, doesn’t help it much when any other Pokémon can more or less do that job.