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'''Ampharos''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''デンリュウ''' ''Denryu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]]. | '''Ampharos''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''デンリュウ''' ''Denryu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Flaaffy}} starting at [[level]] 30. It is the final form of {{p|Mareep}}. | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Flaaffy}} starting at [[level]] 30. It is the final form of {{p|Mareep}}. | ||
Ampharos can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Ampharos''' using the [[Ampharosite]]. | |||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Ampharos is a yellow, bipedal Pokémon with a white belly. It has conical ears with black stripes and a red orb on its forehead. Its long neck has several black rings around it near the base. Its stubby arms resemble flippers and each foot has a single white nail. It has a long, black-striped tail with a red orb at the tip. The orb on its tail can shine so bright, that it can be seen from space. People have used the light as a beacon, or to send signals across the ocean. Ampharos is generally found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}}, though it can also be found in farms alongside its pre-evolved forms {{p|Mareep}} and {{p|Flaaffy}}. | Ampharos is a yellow, bipedal Pokémon with a white belly. It has conical ears with black stripes and a red orb on its forehead. Its long neck has several black rings around it near the base. Its stubby arms resemble flippers and each foot has a single white nail. It has a long, black-striped tail with a red orb at the tip. The orb on its tail can shine so bright, that it can be seen from space. People have used the light as a beacon, or to send signals across the ocean. Ampharos is generally found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}}, though it can also be found in farms alongside its pre-evolved forms {{p|Mareep}} and {{p|Flaaffy}}. | ||
As Mega Ampharos, its toes turn black and it regrows white wool at the back of its head and over its tail, having its genes stimulated by Mega Evolution. This energy also awakens its long-sleeping dragon blood. Its long wooly tail has many small, red orbs attached to it. Its conical ears retain their stripes | As [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Ampharos, its toes turn black and it regrows white wool at the back of its head and over its tail, having its genes stimulated by Mega Evolution. This energy also awakens its long-sleeping dragon blood. Its long wooly tail has many small, red orbs attached to it. Its conical ears retain their stripes but are now segmented with swirled tips. When it increases the amount of electrical energy within itself, the red orbs on its body and wool emit a strong light.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Ampharos</ref> | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Train Crew Ampharos.png|thumb|250px | [[File:Train Crew Ampharos.png|thumb|left|250px|Ampharos in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File:Mega Ampharos anime.png|thumb|250px|Mega Ampharos in the anime]] | |||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
====[[Amphy]]==== | ====[[Amphy]]==== | ||
[[Jasmine]] has an Ampharos that lights up the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] in [[Olivine City]], which debuted in ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]'', thus also marking the species' debut. It was sick so {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} went to [[Cianwood City]] to pick up medicine. This Ampharos was | [[Jasmine]] has an Ampharos that lights up the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] in [[Olivine City]], which debuted in ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]'', thus also marking the species' debut. It was sick so {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} went to [[Cianwood City]] to pick up medicine. This Ampharos was [[nickname]]d Sparkle in the English [[dub]]. | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
In ''[[AG059|Manectric Charge]]'', {{an|Watt}} used an Ampharos to free Ash, {{an|May}}, and {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon from {{TRT}}'s net. It then battled [[May's Skitty]] and ultimately lost. | |||
In ''[[HS17|Those Darn Electabuzz!]]'', [[Shigeo]]'s Ampharos battled his son [[Corey Demario|Corey]]'s {{p|Charizard}}, nicknamed Don, as part of Don's training. | |||
In ''[[AG148|A Chip Off the Old Brock]]'', [[McCauley]] uses his Ampharos's electricity to make special potions for the pharmacy McCauley works at. | |||
In ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]'', [[Karsten]] has an Ampharos that assists him with his work at [[Valley Windworks]]. | |||
In ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'', the [[Ampharos Train crew]] has an Ampharos that uses its electricity to assist them in driving a train. | |||
In ''[[BW113|The Light of Floccesy Ranch!]]'', [[Ellie]] owns an Ampharos that always tries to help her at the farm but is often unsuccessful. | |||
[[ | Starting in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'', [[Meyer]] has an Ampharos that is often accompanying him on his motorcycle. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', an Ampharos was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | |||
An Ampharos appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | An Ampharos appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | ||
In ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', an Ampharos was living in [[Fennel Valley]]. | |||
An Ampharos appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. | An Ampharos appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. | ||
Multiple Ampharos appeared in ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]'', | Multiple Ampharos appeared in ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. | ||
In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a group of {{tc|Worker}}s in [[New Tork City]] used an Ampharos to help provide light when the power went out in [[Pokémon Hills]]. | |||
In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', a Trainer's Ampharos entered the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] on [[Harvest Island]]. | |||
An Ampharos appeared in [[ | An Ampharos appeared in [[BWS01]]. | ||
An Ampharos appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''. | An Ampharos appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''. | ||
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An Ampharos appeared in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''. | An Ampharos appeared in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''. | ||
An Ampharos that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Ampharos appeared in the opening of ''[[ | An Ampharos that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Ampharos appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. | ||
An Ampharos that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]''. | An Ampharos that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]''. | ||
In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', multiple Ampharos were living in [[Allearth Forest]]. | |||
In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a Trainer's Ampharos that can Mega Evolve was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat. | |||
An Ampharos and its Mega Evolved form appeared | An Ampharos and its Mega Evolved form appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. [[Nikola]] had his own Ampharos in a flashback. | ||
Three Trainers' Ampharos appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''. | Three Trainers' Ampharos appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Ampharos appeared in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Johto}} | {{Animedexheader|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP208|Ampharos|Ash's Pokédex|Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos emits a strong light from the tip of its tail, which can be seen over long distances and serve as a beacon to those who are lost.}} | {{Animedexbody|EP208|Ampharos|Ash's Pokédex|Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos emits a strong light from the tip of its tail, which can be seen over long distances and serve as a beacon to those who are lost.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | {{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|AG059|Ampharos|May's Pokédex|Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos has the power to illuminate the tip of its tail. This special ability is used to guide the lost to safety.}} | {{Animedexbody|AG059|Ampharos|May's Pokédex|Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos has the power to illuminate the tip of its tail. This special ability is used to guide the lost to safety.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | {{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|DP130|Ampharos|Ash's Pokédex|Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. The tip of its tail shines so brightly that in days gone by, people used it to send signals to each other with the light.}} | {{Animedexbody|DP130|Ampharos|Ash's Pokédex|Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. The tip of its tail shines so brightly that in days gone by, people used it to send signals to each other with the light.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Unova}} | {{Animedexheader|Unova}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|BW113|Ampharos|Ash's Pokédex|Ampharos, the Light Pokémon and the final evolved form of Mareep. Because Ampharos's light can be seen from a great distance, people once used that light to communicate by sending signals back and forth.}} | {{Animedexbody|BW113|Ampharos|Ash's Pokédex|Ampharos, the Light Pokémon and the final evolved form of Mareep. Because Ampharos's light can be seen from a great distance, people once used that light to communicate by sending signals back and forth.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}} | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Amphy}} | {{main|Amphy}} | ||
Amphy appeared under the ownership of [[Jasmine]] in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]''. {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} rescued the [[Gym Leader]] and her charge in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. | |||
An Ampharos appeared in ''[[PS331|The Final Battle IV]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that helped {{adv|Emerald}} with his disabilities. | An Ampharos appeared in ''[[PS331|The Final Battle IV]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that helped {{adv|Emerald}} with his disabilities. | ||
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Two Ampharos belonging to {{tc|Worker}}s appeared in ''[[PAORAS15|Omega Alpha Adventure 15]]''. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[PAORAS19|Omega Alpha Adventure 19]]''. | Two Ampharos belonging to {{tc|Worker}}s appeared in ''[[PAORAS15|Omega Alpha Adventure 15]]''. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[PAORAS19|Omega Alpha Adventure 19]]''. | ||
===In the Pokémon Gold | ===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ||
{{main|Amphy}} | {{main|Amphy}} | ||
Amphy appeared in ''[[GB17|A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos]]'', under the ownership of Jasmine. It was not feeling well and Jasmine had {{GnB|Gold}} go to [[Cianwood City]] to get the [[Secret Potion|SecretPotion]] necessary to heal Amphy. | |||
===In the Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic manga=== | |||
An Ampharos appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]]. | |||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
{{main|Amphy}} | {{main|Amphy}} | ||
Amphy | Amphy appeared in ''[[PM091|Light Up The Lighthouse!!]]'', under the ownership of Jasmine. It had become sick, and Jasmine had {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} get the SecretPotion in order to heal Amphy. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=electric}} | {{Dex/Header|type=electric}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=II}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=The light from its tail can be seen from space. This is why you can always tell exactly where it is, which is why it usually keeps the light off.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=The light from its tail can be seen from space. This is why you can always tell exactly where it is, which is why it usually keeps the light off.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.}} | ||
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Ampharos}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Excess energy from Mega Evolution stimulates its genes, and the wool it had lost grows in again.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Massive amounts of energy intensely stimulated Ampharos's cells, apparently awakening its long-sleeping dragon's blood.}} | |||
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Flaaffy}}}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Flaaffy}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dewdrop Bay#Castle Farm|Dewdrop Bay: Castle Farm]] <small>(Back Boss)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dewdrop Bay#Castle Farm|Dewdrop Bay: Castle Farm]] <small>(Back Boss)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 01]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 01]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2020</sup>, [[Greninja Sea]], [[Entei Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | |||
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===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
====Base stats==== | ====Base stats==== | ||
===== | =====Generations II-V===== | ||
{{BaseStats | {{BaseStats | ||
|type=electric | |type=electric | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
{{Learnlist/MoveNA|Ampharos|Electric|Electric|2}} | |||
{{ | |||
===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
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|def=3 | |def=3 | ||
|speed=3 | |speed=3 | ||
}} | |||
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=181 | |||
|walk=1.57 | |||
|hp=57 | |||
|attack=80 | |||
|defense=57 | |||
|speed=60 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|candy=Mareep | |candy=Mareep | ||
|evolution=N/A | |evolution=N/A | ||
|stamina= | |stamina=207 | ||
|attack=211 | |attack=211 | ||
|defense= | |defense=169 | ||
|fast={{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Volt Switch}} | |fast={{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Volt Switch}} | ||
|special={{m|Zap Cannon}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt| | |special={{m|Zap Cannon}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Power Gem}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From January 23, 2020 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Mareep Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|no3=181 | |no3=181 | ||
|name3=Ampharos | |name3=Ampharos | ||
|type1-3=Electric}} | |type1-3=Electric | ||
}} | |||
===Forms=== | |||
====Mega Evolution==== | |||
{{Evobox/Formes | |||
|sprite1=181Ampharos | |||
|name1=Ampharos | |||
|type1-1=Electric | |||
|forme1=Ampharos | |||
|loc1=Default | |||
|item1=Ampharosite | |||
|sprite2=181Ampharos-Mega | |||
|type1-2=Electric | |||
|type2-2=Dragon | |||
|forme2=Mega Ampharos | |||
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Ampharosite | |||
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===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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* An {{DL|List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Ampharos|early design}} for Ampharos depicts it without a long neck or red orbs. | * An {{DL|List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Ampharos|early design}} for Ampharos depicts it without a long neck or red orbs. | ||
* Ampharos shares the same {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Lanturn}}. They are both known as the Light Pokémon. | * Ampharos shares the same {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Lanturn}}. They are both known as the Light Pokémon. | ||
* Mega Ampharos has the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | * [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Ampharos has the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | ||
* During the development of {{g|Gold and Silver}}, Ampharos was stated to be an Electric/{{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. It later gained an Electric/Dragon-type [[Mega Evolution]] in [[Generation VI]]. | * During the development of {{g|Gold and Silver}}, Ampharos was stated to be an Electric/{{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. It later gained an Electric/Dragon-type [[Mega Evolution]] in [[Generation VI]]. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Ampharos resembles a sheared {{wp|sheep}} that its evolutionary | Ampharos resembles a sheared {{wp|sheep}} that its evolutionary family leads up to as they lose wool with each evolution. It also shares traits with a {{wp|lighthouse}}, such as its height, stripes, and the beacon on the top; the two also share a name. It, as well as its pre-evolved forms, may have been based on the title of the sci-fi novel ''{{wp|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?}}''. | ||
[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Ampharos's {{t|Dragon}} type, wooly mane, wooly tail, jewel-like orbs on its tail, and slender body suggest that it is based on a {{wp|Chinese dragon}}. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
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|hi=अम्फारोस ''Ampharos''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |hi=अम्फारोस ''Ampharos''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Амфарос ''Amfaros''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Амфарос ''Amfaros''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=เด็นริว ''Denryu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
}} | }} | ||
<br clear="left"> | <br clear="left"> | ||
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* [[Ampharos (Super Mystery Dungeon)]] | * [[Ampharos (Super Mystery Dungeon)]] | ||
* [[Expedition Society]] | * [[Expedition Society]] | ||
* [[Mega Evolution]] | |||
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Ampharos (Japanese: デンリュウ Denryu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Flaaffy starting at level 30. It is the final form of Mareep.
Ampharos can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos using the Ampharosite.
Biology
Ampharos is a yellow, bipedal Pokémon with a white belly. It has conical ears with black stripes and a red orb on its forehead. Its long neck has several black rings around it near the base. Its stubby arms resemble flippers and each foot has a single white nail. It has a long, black-striped tail with a red orb at the tip. The orb on its tail can shine so bright, that it can be seen from space. People have used the light as a beacon, or to send signals across the ocean. Ampharos is generally found in grasslands, though it can also be found in farms alongside its pre-evolved forms Mareep and Flaaffy.
As Mega Ampharos, its toes turn black and it regrows white wool at the back of its head and over its tail, having its genes stimulated by Mega Evolution. This energy also awakens its long-sleeping dragon blood. Its long wooly tail has many small, red orbs attached to it. Its conical ears retain their stripes but are now segmented with swirled tips. When it increases the amount of electrical energy within itself, the red orbs on its body and wool emit a strong light.[1]
In the anime
Major appearances
Amphy
Jasmine has an Ampharos that lights up the Glitter Lighthouse in Olivine City, which debuted in Fight for the Light!, thus also marking the species' debut. It was sick so Ash and his friends went to Cianwood City to pick up medicine. This Ampharos was nicknamed Sparkle in the English dub.
Other
In Manectric Charge, Watt used an Ampharos to free Ash, May, and Brock's Pokémon from Team Rocket's net. It then battled May's Skitty and ultimately lost.
In Those Darn Electabuzz!, Shigeo's Ampharos battled his son Corey's Charizard, nicknamed Don, as part of Don's training.
In A Chip Off the Old Brock, McCauley uses his Ampharos's electricity to make special potions for the pharmacy McCauley works at.
In Drifloon On the Wind!, Karsten has an Ampharos that assists him with his work at Valley Windworks.
In Frozen on Their Tracks!, the Ampharos Train crew has an Ampharos that uses its electricity to assist them in driving a train.
In The Light of Floccesy Ranch!, Ellie owns an Ampharos that always tries to help her at the farm but is often unsuccessful.
Starting in Clemont's Got a Secret!, Meyer has an Ampharos that is often accompanying him on his motorcycle.
Minor appearances
In As Clear As Crystal, an Ampharos was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon.
An Ampharos appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!, an Ampharos was living in Fennel Valley.
An Ampharos appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
Multiple Ampharos appeared in Lost at the League!, under the ownership of a Trainer.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a group of Workers in New Tork City used an Ampharos to help provide light when the power went out in Pokémon Hills.
In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Trainer's Ampharos entered the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.
An Ampharos appeared in BWS01.
An Ampharos appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and Lumiose City Pursuit!.
An Ampharos appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.
An Ampharos that can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
An Ampharos that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in Calling from Beyond the Aura!.
In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Ampharos were living in Allearth Forest.
In Mega Evolution Special IV, a Trainer's Ampharos that can Mega Evolve was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat.
An Ampharos and its Mega Evolved form appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. Nikola had his own Ampharos in a flashback.
Three Trainers' Ampharos appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Ampharos appeared in A Chilling Curse!.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Amphy
Amphy appeared under the ownership of Jasmine in Ampharos Amore. Gold and Silver rescued the Gym Leader and her charge in the Tin Tower.
An Ampharos appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.
An Ampharos capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy in the X & Y arc.
Two Ampharos belonging to Workers appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 15. They reappeared in a flashback in Omega Alpha Adventure 19.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
- Main article: Amphy
Amphy appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos, under the ownership of Jasmine. It was not feeling well and Jasmine had Gold go to Cianwood City to get the SecretPotion necessary to heal Amphy.
In the Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic manga
An Ampharos appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Amphy
Amphy appeared in Light Up The Lighthouse!!, under the ownership of Jasmine. It had become sick, and Jasmine had Red get the SecretPotion in order to heal Amphy.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ampharos (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ampharos appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver: Jasmine's Ampharos, Amphy, lights the Olivine City lighthouse. Amphy was initially sick and Jasmine would not allow a Gym battle until it was cured.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Ampharos is the Leader of the Expedition Society. The other members trust Ampharos, despite his poor sense of direction.
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Stats
Base stats
Generations II-V
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HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
Total: 500
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Generation VI onward
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HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
Total: 510
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Mega Ampharos
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HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
165
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153 - 238 | 301 - 471 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
Total: 610
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Type effectiveness
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Mega Evolution
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Trivia
- An early design for Ampharos depicts it without a long neck or red orbs.
- Ampharos shares the same category with Lanturn. They are both known as the Light Pokémon.
- Mega Ampharos has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
- During the development of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Ampharos was stated to be an Electric/Dragon-type Pokémon. It later gained an Electric/Dragon-type Mega Evolution in Generation VI.
Origin
Ampharos resembles a sheared sheep that its evolutionary family leads up to as they lose wool with each evolution. It also shares traits with a lighthouse, such as its height, stripes, and the beacon on the top; the two also share a name. It, as well as its pre-evolved forms, may have been based on the title of the sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.
Mega Ampharos's Dragon type, wooly mane, wooly tail, jewel-like orbs on its tail, and slender body suggest that it is based on a Chinese dragon.
Name origin
Ampharos is a combination of amp (a measure of electrical current) and pharos (Greek for lighthouse). It may also be a corruption of amparo (Portuguese and Spanish for aid and protection), referring to its role as a living lighthouse. The name may also incorporate amph- (Greek for both or on both sides) in reference to the two red orbs on its head and tail. Its body shares a similar shape to an amphora, as well as a similar name.
Denryu can be taken to mean 電流 denryū (electric current) or 電竜 den ryū (electric dragon), and it may incorporate 電球 denkyū (light bulb), referring to its tail.
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Notes
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