Mega Ampharos Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 2,390-2,486

Q: Is Mega Ampharos good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Ampharos ranks #17 as a Electric-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO?

Mega Ampharos's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Volt Switch and Zap Cannon. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Mega Ampharos's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Ampharos is a Electric/Dragon-type Pokemon weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Mega Ampharos, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Ampharos resists Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, Water-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Ampharos's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Ampharos's maximum CP is 4,799 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 4,245 at level 40. Its base stats are 294 Attack, 203 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 704. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Ampharos?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Ampharos has 2426 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 3032 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,799 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Ampharos showing 2426 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO?

Mega Ampharos can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a Mega Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Ampharos as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Ampharos be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Ampharos availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Volt Switch Zap Cannon 16.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Zap Cannon costs 100 energy for 140 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Mega Ampharos takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dragon1.6× Fairy1.6× Ground1.6× Ice1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Fire0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 294

Defense 203

Stamina 207

Stat total: 704
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 25 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,426 CP

Editor's notes

Mega Ampharos is not a GO Battle League staple, but it still has a place for collectors and raiders.

As a Electric/Dragon-type Pokémon with 294/203/207 base stats, it it ranks among the better Electric-type attackers (#17), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Mega Ampharos is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Mega Ampharos moves

2 fast · 8 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Charge Beam STAB	Electric	7	14	1.0s	7	14
Volt Switch Best STAB	Electric	13	20	1.5s	8.7	13.3

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Brutal Swing	Dark	65	33	2.0s	32.5	1.97
Focus Blast	Fighting	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Power Gem	Rock	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Thunder STAB	Electric	100	100	2.5s	40	1.00
Thunder Punch STAB	Electric	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Trailblaze	Grass	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Zap Cannon Best STAB	Electric	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Dragon Pulse STAB Elite	Dragon	90	50	3.5s	25.7	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Charge Beam	Electric	5	11	2	2.50	5.50
Volt Switch	Electric	14	16	3	4.67	5.33

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Brutal Swing	Dark	55	35	1.57	—
Focus Blast	Fighting	150	75	2.00	—
Power Gem	Rock	85	50	1.70	—
Thunder	Electric	100	60	1.67	—
Thunder Punch	Electric	60	40	1.50	—
Trailblaze	Grass	65	45	1.44	Buff / debuff
Zap Cannon	Electric	150	80	1.88	Buff / debuff
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	90	55	1.64	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Mega Ampharos runs Volt Switch with Zap Cannon — 16.5 DPS and 360 TDO as a Electric-type attacker. It also covers the Dark slot with Volt Switch and Brutal Swing.

The highest-damage fast move is Volt Switch (8.7 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Dragon Pulse is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Mega Ampharos places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Electric	#17	C	16.5	360	Volt Switch Zap Cannon
Dark	#30	C	14.4	313	Volt Switch Brutal Swing

Evolution

Mareep 25 Candy

Flaaffy 100 Candy

Ampharos

Mega Evolution

Ampharos

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Ampharos

Family

Mareep

Flaaffy

Ampharos

Mega Ampharos This page Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Mareep Shadow Flaaffy Shadow Ampharos

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: Mega
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Mega Ampharos raid guide

Best counters against Mega Ampharos

1

Eternatus Dragon Tail482 36.6DPS 672TDO 2

Mega RayquazaMega Dragon TailBreaking Swipe 34.3DPS 586TDO 3

Shadow Palkia (Origin)Shadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 32.9DPS 413TDO 4

Shadow PalkiaShadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 32.6DPS 395TDO 5

Shadow SalamenceShadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 32.4DPS 350TDO 6

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 32.0DPS 669TDO

Counters carrying Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

Use Mega Ampharos against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Gyarados Tier 5 #8rank

Wingull Tier 5 #8rank

Ducklett Tier 5 #8rank

Swanna Tier 5 #8rank

Mantyke Tier 5 #8rank

Pelipper Tier 5 #9rank

Mantine Tier 5 #9rank

Panpour Tier 5 #10rank

Brionne Tier 5 #10rank

Drizzile Tier 5 #10rank

How to get Mega Ampharos

Evolve from: Ampharos · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	110	3,669
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	110	3,972
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,390	2,486
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,974	3,093
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,390	2,486
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,807	1,880
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,390	2,486

Is Mega Ampharos good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

At Tier C (rank #17 as a Electric-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Mega Ampharos is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (294), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	60
Lv 2	188
Lv 3	316
Lv 4	444
Lv 5	572
Lv 6	700
Lv 7	828
Lv 8	957
Lv 9	1,085
Lv 10	1,213
Lv 11	1,334
Lv 12	1,455
Lv 13	1,577

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,698
Lv 15	1,819
Lv 16	1,940
Lv 17	2,062
Lv 18	2,183
Lv 19	2,304
Lv 20	2,426
Lv 21	2,547
Lv 22	2,668
Lv 23	2,790
Lv 24	2,911
Lv 25	3,032
Lv 26	3,154

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	3,275
Lv 28	3,396
Lv 29	3,518
Lv 30	3,639
Lv 31	3,700
Lv 32	3,760
Lv 33	3,821
Lv 34	3,881
Lv 35	3,942
Lv 36	4,003
Lv 37	4,063
Lv 38	4,124
Lv 39	4,185

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	4,245
Lv 41	4,299
Lv 42	4,353
Lv 43	4,408
Lv 44	4,463
Lv 45	4,518
Lv 46	4,574
Lv 47	4,630
Lv 48	4,686
Lv 49	4,742
Lv 50	4,799

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0181
Form: Mega
Height: 1.40 m
Weight: 61.50 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0181_POKEMON_AMPHAROS_MEGA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO?

Mega Ampharos's best moveset is Volt Switch (fast) with Zap Cannon (charged), worth 16.5 DPS as a Electric-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Ampharos's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Ampharos takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.

What is Mega Ampharos's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Ampharos reaches 4,799 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,245 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Ampharos?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Ampharos shows 2,426 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,032 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Ampharos ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.

Can Mega Ampharos be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Ampharos depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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