Where can I find Ampharos in SoulGold?

Ampharos cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Ampharos?

Ampharos is a electric-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Ampharos learn in SoulGold?

Ampharos can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Ampharosin Pokémon SoulGold

electric

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Light Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Electric

Dex

#181

Abilities

Static(Primary)

Paralyzes on contact.

Minus(Secondary)

Powers up with Plus.

Plus(Hidden)

Powers up with Minus.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

255

EV Yield

3 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

Mareep

Base form

→

Flaaffy

Level up Mareep to Lv. 15

→

Ampharos

Level up Flaaffy to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

Ampharos isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (21)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Thunder PunchLevel: 0Thunder Punch	electric	75	100	15
0	Thunder PunchLevel: 0Thunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
1	Fire PunchLevel: 1Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15
1	Fire PunchLevel: 1Fire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	40	100	30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	electric	0	0	20
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
1	Dragon PulseLevel: 1Dragon Pulse	dragon	0	100	10
1	Dragon PulseLevel: 1Dragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
1	Magnetic FluxLevel: 1Magnetic Flux	electric	0	0	20
1	Magnetic FluxLevel: 1Magnetic Flux	Boosts the defenses of those with Plus or Minus.
1	Zap CannonLevel: 1Zap Cannon	electric	0	50	5
1	Zap CannonLevel: 1Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
11	Cotton SporeLevel: 11Cotton Spore	grass	0	0	40
11	Cotton SporeLevel: 11Cotton Spore	Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
16	ChargeLevel: 16Charge	electric	0	0	20
16	ChargeLevel: 16Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
20	Take DownLevel: 20Take Down	normal	90	85	20
20	Take DownLevel: 20Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
25	Electro BallLevel: 25Electro Ball	electric	1	100	10
25	Electro BallLevel: 25Electro Ball	Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes.
29	Confuse RayLevel: 29Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
29	Confuse RayLevel: 29Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
35	Power GemLevel: 35Power Gem	rock	0	100	20
35	Power GemLevel: 35Power Gem	Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds.
40	DischargeLevel: 40Discharge	electric	80	100	15
40	DischargeLevel: 40Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
46	Cotton GuardLevel: 46Cotton Guard	grass	0	0	10
46	Cotton GuardLevel: 46Cotton Guard	Wraps its body in cotton. Drastically raises Defense.
51	Dazzling GleamLevel: 51Dazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100	10
51	Dazzling GleamLevel: 51Dazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
57	Light ScreenLevel: 57Light Screen	psychic	0	0	30
57	Light ScreenLevel: 57Light Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
62	ThunderLevel: 62Thunder	electric	0	70	10
62	ThunderLevel: 62Thunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
67	Tail GlowLevel: 67Tail Glow	bug	0	0	20
67	Tail GlowLevel: 67Tail Glow	Flash light that drastically Flashes a light that sharply raises Sp. Atk.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
ScreechScreech	normal	0	85	40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Odor SleuthOdor Sleuth	normal	0	0	40
Odor SleuthOdor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
ChargeCharge	electric	0	0	20
ChargeCharge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
FlatterFlatter	dark	0	100	15
FlatterFlatter	Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
Sand AttackSand Attack	ground	0	100	15
Sand AttackSand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
After YouAfter You	normal	0	0	15
After YouAfter You	Helps out the target, letting it move next.
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	0	30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Eerie ImpulseEerie Impulse	electric	0	100	15
Eerie ImpulseEerie Impulse	Exposes the foe to a pulse that sharply cuts Sp. Atk.
Electric TerrainElectric Terrain	electric	0	0	10
Electric TerrainElectric Terrain	Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep.

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TM/HM Moves (42)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.