Shadow Ampharos
Electric-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 587.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Volt Switch Focus Blast
Same-type attack bonus on Volt Switch. Focus Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Ampharos takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 587
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,630 CP
Shadow 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 Best | 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 STAB | Electric | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Dragon Pulse 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
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.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Ampharos
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Ampharos knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 72 | 2,465 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 72 | 2,669 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,593 | 1,670 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,982 | 2,078 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,593 | 1,670 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,204 | 1,263 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,593 | 1,670 |
Is Shadow Ampharos good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Ampharos has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (211), 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 weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 126 |
| Lv 3 | 212 |
| Lv 4 | 298 |
| Lv 5 | 384 |
| Lv 6 | 470 |
| Lv 7 | 557 |
| Lv 8 | 643 |
| Lv 9 | 729 |
| Lv 10 | 815 |
| Lv 11 | 896 |
| Lv 12 | 978 |
| Lv 13 | 1,059 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,141 |
| Lv 15 | 1,222 |
| Lv 16 | 1,304 |
| Lv 17 | 1,385 |
| Lv 18 | 1,467 |
| Lv 19 | 1,548 |
| Lv 20 | 1,630 |
| Lv 21 | 1,711 |
| Lv 22 | 1,793 |
| Lv 23 | 1,874 |
| Lv 24 | 1,956 |
| Lv 25 | 2,037 |
| Lv 26 | 2,119 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,200 |
| Lv 28 | 2,282 |
| Lv 29 | 2,363 |
| Lv 30 | 2,445 |
| Lv 31 | 2,486 |
| Lv 32 | 2,526 |
| Lv 33 | 2,567 |
| Lv 34 | 2,608 |
| Lv 35 | 2,649 |
| Lv 36 | 2,689 |
| Lv 37 | 2,730 |
| Lv 38 | 2,771 |
| Lv 39 | 2,812 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,852 |
| Lv 41 | 2,889 |
| Lv 42 | 2,925 |
| Lv 43 | 2,962 |
| Lv 44 | 2,999 |
| Lv 45 | 3,036 |
| Lv 46 | 3,073 |
| Lv 47 | 3,111 |
| Lv 48 | 3,148 |
| Lv 49 | 3,186 |
| Lv 50 | 3,225 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0181
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 61.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0181_POKEMON_AMPHAROS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Ampharos in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ampharos's best moveset is Volt Switch (fast) with Focus Blast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Ampharos's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ampharos takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Ampharos's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ampharos reaches 3,225 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,852 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 Shadow Ampharos?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Ampharos shows 1,630 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,037 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 Shadow Ampharos in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ampharos spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Ampharos be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.