Competitive Information for Ampharos [Scarlet/Violet]


Electric
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Ampharos? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Ampharos is popular Electric-typed Pokemon. It's common to see Ampharos show up as a Scarlet/Violet opponent. Ampharos's only type-related weakness is Ground.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
- Dazzling Gleam
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a fabulous Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Static
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Def / 112 SpA
Moveset:
- Volt Switch
- Dragon Pulse
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Ampharos Physical Wall (Sleepy)
Ampharos is a decent Physical Wall. It's purpose is to take a mighty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Ampharos last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Sleep Talk is a status move (Ampharos must be asleep. Uses another known move).
♦ Rest is a status move (Ampharos sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Ampharos? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Plus
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Dazzling Gleam
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Doubles Special Sweeper Ampharos (Plus)
Ampharos is a pretty decent Special Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Plus, if an active ally has this ability or the minus ability Ampharos's sp. Atk is 1.5x.
♦ Electroweb is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Ampharos is: Flying
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
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Teratype Dark moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Dragon Pulse / Tera Blast
- Power Gem
- Dazzling Gleam
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
- Dazzling Gleam
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Dazzling Gleam / Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
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Teratype Fire moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
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Teratype Flying moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
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Teratype Grass moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
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Teratype Ground moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
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Teratype Ice moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
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Teratype Normal moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Ampharos cannot move next turn).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
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Teratype Poison moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
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Teratype Rock moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Power Gem / Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Dazzling Gleam
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Power Gem is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/jtq10ab5
Teratype Water moveset for Ampharos
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Ampharos (Static)
Ampharos is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Ampharos's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Ampharos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Static, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Ampharos will be paralyzed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Ampharos learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Ampharos can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Ampharos
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Ability: Plus + Move: Magnetic flux
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Ampharos's stats
- Agility
- Charge
- Charge Beam
- Cotton Guard
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Ampharos
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Ampharos in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Ampharos's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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