Ampharos (Pokémon)
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| Ampharos デンリュウ Denryu | |
 Artwork from GSC | |
| National Dex | #181 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #055 |
| Hoenn Dex | #329 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-107 |
| Type | Electric |
| Species | Light Pokémon |
| Height | 4′07″ (1.4m) |
| Weight | 135.6 lbs. (61.5kg) |
| Ability | Static |
| Egg groups | Monster |
| Ground | |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 194 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Yellow |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Ampharos (Japanese: デンリュウ Denryu) is an Electric-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Ampharos are tall yellow Pokémon that stand on their hind legs and have long necks. They have black stripes on their neck, ears and tail. They also have two round crystal-like structures; one on their heads and one on their tails. These give off huge amounts of light and electricity.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
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. The tail's tip shines brightest. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Jasmine has an Ampharos that lights up the Shining Lighthouse in Olivine City. It was sick so Ash and friends went to Cianwood Island to pick up medicine. This Ampharos was named "Sparkle" in the dub.
An Ampharos was owned by McCauley in A Chip Off the Old Brock.
Karsten owned an Ampharos in Drifloon On the Wind!.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special Jasmine has a Ampharos that was rescued with her from the Tin Tower by Gold and Silver.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ampharos (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal: Jasmine's Ampharos, Amphy, lights the Olivine City lighthouse. Amphy was initially sick and Jasmine would not give a Gym Battle until it was cured.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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 | 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. | |
| 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. | |
| IV | Diamond | The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. |
| Pearl | The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | Evolve Flaaffy |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | Trade | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Evolve Flaaffy | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Evolve Flaaffy | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Evolve Flaaffy | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Flaaffy |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 10 Forever Level 5 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Flaaffy |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Asoheru Building Asoheru Tower |
Base stats
| HP: | 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 75 | |
| Defense: | 75 | |
| SpAtk: | 115 | |
| SpDef: | 90 | |
| Speed: | 55 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
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Learnset
Ampharos is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
Special moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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! | |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
Group: 
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Thunder x3 |
Evolution
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Level 30
Ampharos
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
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| Image:Spr 2c 181.gif | 
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| Image:Spr 2c 181 s.gif | Image:Spr b g2 181 s.png | ||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| Image:Spr 3r 181.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 181.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 181 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 181 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 181 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 181 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 181.png | Image:Spr 4p 181.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 181 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 181 s.png | |||||
For other sprites and images, please see Ampharos images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Ampharos is one of only two second stage Lightning Pokémon in the TCG that was released in the same generation as its evolutionary relatives, the other being Luxray.
- Unlike most Electric-types, Ampharos has Speed as its lowest stat. It shares this trait with Luxray.
Origin
It appears to resemble a lamb.
Name origin
An ampere, or amp, is a measure of electrical current. Pharos is the Greek word for "lighthouse". It is also interesting to note that "amphora," a Greek jar, bears some resemblance to "Ampharos." Ampharos's Japanese name can be taken to mean 電流 denryū, electric current, or 電竜 denryū, electric dragon, and may include 電球 denkyū, light bulb in its name, referring to its tail.
In other languages
- German: Ampharos
- French: Pharamp - A combination of pharos and amp.
- Korean: 전룡 Jeollyong
- Chinese: 電龍
Related articles
External links
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