ampharos

Ampharos is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Electric

Abilities:

• Static: May paralyze opponents on contact.
• Plus (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Special Attack of the Pokémon if an ally with the ability Minus is also in battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Ampharos is a tall, bipedal Pokémon that resembles a sheep with a sleek, dragon-like body.
• Its body is primarily yellow with black and white stripes on its neck and tail.
• It has a long neck with a red orb at the tip of its tail, which can glow brightly.
• Its head is rounded with a short snout and large, almond-shaped eyes.
• It possesses conical ears with black tips and lacks the wooly coat of its pre-evolution, Flaaffy, giving it a smooth appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Ampharos is known for its gentle and friendly demeanor, often found in open fields and grasslands.
• It uses the red orb on its tail to send signals across great distances, acting as a beacon in the dark.
• Ampharos is often associated with lighthouses due to its ability to emit light.
• It forms strong bonds with trainers and is known for its loyalty.

In Battle:

• Ampharos is a powerful special attacker with notable resilience.
• It is known for its signature move, Thunder Punch, along with other Electric-type moves like Thunderbolt and Thunder.
• Ampharos is strong against Water and Flying types but weak against Ground types.
• In its Mega Evolution form, it gains the Dragon type, enhancing its versatility in battle.

Evolution:

• Ampharos evolves from Flaaffy starting at level 30.
• It is the final form of Mareep.
• Ampharos can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos using the Ampharosite, gaining an additional Dragon type.

Interesting Facts:

• In its Mega Evolution form, Ampharos's wool regrows, and it gains a more dragon-like appearance, with a flowing mane of white wool.
• The name "Ampharos" is derived from "amphora" (a type of ancient container) and "pharos" (a type of lighthouse), highlighting its light-emitting abilities.
• Ampharos's tail light became a key narrative element in the Pokémon Gold and Silver games, where it was used to guide ships in the Olivine Lighthouse.
• It is inspired by the concept of signal fires and lighthouses, which aligns with its role in guiding or communicating over long distances.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seenfrom far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
• Silver: The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. Ithas been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
• Crystal: When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tailcan be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.
• Ruby: AMPHAROS gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light ofthis Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
• Sapphire: AMPHAROS gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light ofthis Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
• Leafgreen: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
• Diamond: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
• Pearl: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
• Platinum: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
• Heartgold: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
• Soulsilver: The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
• Black: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
• White: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
• Black-2: The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores.
• White-2: The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores.
• X: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
• Y: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
• Omega-Ruby: Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
• Ultra-Sun: 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.
• Ultra-Moon: Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.