ambipom

Ambipom is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Technician: Increases the power of weaker moves (60 base power or less) by 50%.
• Pickup: Allows Ambipom to pick up items after battles if it is not holding one.
• Skill Link (Hidden Ability): Ensures that multi-strike moves hit the maximum number of times.

Physical Characteristics:

• Ambipom is a purple, anthropomorphic Pokémon with a round face and large ears resembling hand-like appendages.
• It has a long tail that splits into two hand-like structures, each with three fingers.
• Its eyes are large and circular, and it has a small nose and mouth, giving it a playful look.
• A collar of lighter purple fur circles its neck, and its limbs are short and stubby.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Ambipom is known to be highly social and often seen in groups in the wild.
• It primarily inhabits forests and areas with abundant trees, where it can use its tails for swinging from branch to branch.
• Ambipom is playful and mischievous, often engaging in harmless pranks.
• It uses its dexterous tails to forage for food and interact with its environment.

In Battle:

• Ambipom excels as a fast physical attacker, often surprising opponents with its speed and versatility.
• Signature moves include Double Hit, a move that benefits from its Skill Link ability, and Fake Out, which allows it to flinch foes.
• It is effective against Ghost-type Pokémon when using moves like Shadow Claw.
• Ambipom can struggle against Rock and Steel types due to its lack of type coverage.

Evolution:

• Ambipom evolves from Aipom when leveled up while knowing the move Double Hit.
• Aipom, Ambipom's pre-evolution, is known for its single tail hand, which becomes two during evolution.

Interesting Facts:

• Ambipom's design is inspired by monkeys, specifically those with prehensile tails, reflecting its ability to use its tails like hands.
• It was introduced in Generation IV as one of the Pokémon that received a new evolution, expanding on the single-stage Aipom from Generation II.
• In the anime, Ambipom is known for being a talented Pokémon in both battles and contests, often seen participating in various competitions.
• Ambipom's playful nature and unique tail abilities make it a memorable Pokémon among fans, showcasing its versatile and dynamic personality.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now.
• Pearl: They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship.
• Platinum: Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, AMBIPOM rarely uses its hands.
• Heartgold: They live on large trees. They are said to communicate by connecting their tails to those of others.
• Soulsilver: It is very difficult to dodge the consecutive strikes of its two tails.
• Black: Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, Ambipom rarely uses its hands.
• White: Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, Ambipom rarely uses its hands.
• Black-2: Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, Ambipom rarely uses its hands.
• White-2: Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, Ambipom rarely uses its hands.
• X: They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship.
• Y: To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now.
• Omega-Ruby: They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship.
• Alpha-Sapphire: To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now.
• Ultra-Sun: In their search for comfortable trees, they get into territorial disputes with groups of Passimian. They win about half the time.
• Ultra-Moon: It uses its tails for everything. If it wraps both of its tails around you and gives you a squeeze, that’s proof it really likes you.
• Legends-Arceus: To affirm their kinship, members of this species will form a ring by linking their newly doubled tails together. On rare occasions, humans have been accepted into such rings.