Ampharos — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Ampharos is a wallbreaker built around special attacks (115 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its electric typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Switch Ampharos in on attacks it resists to stall the opponent's tempo.
- 2
Use status moves or recovery to outlast threats, not to deal big damage.
- 3
Keep teammates alive — your job is to absorb hits for them.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Ampharos actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Base Stats
Total: 510Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Ampharos transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Ampharos shows up
#119
Usage ~1.8% · Win rate ~52.02%
#129
Usage ~1.66% · Win rate ~51.77%
Ampharos FAQ
- What are Ampharos's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Ampharos can run static, plus. The competitive default is usually static — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Ampharos weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Ampharos takes extra damage from ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Ampharos?
- The best moveset for Ampharos depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Ampharos in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Ampharos are Pokémon with strong ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Ampharos good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Ampharos's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.