Ampharos Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ampharos in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ampharos
Ampharos is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 39.400 DPS. Ampharos's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Ampharos can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Ampharos is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Ampharos resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Ampharos is Primal Groudon (39.400 DPS), Shadow Landorus (Therian) (39.273 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (35.700 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Ampharos: After defeating Ampharos, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1593 and 1670 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1982-2078 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ampharos from raids will have exactly 1670 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Ampharos?
The best counter for Ampharos is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 39.400 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Landorus (Therian) (39.273 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (35.700 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ampharos?
Ampharos can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Ampharos weak to?
Ampharos is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ampharos be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Ampharos's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Ampharos from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ampharos from raids will have 1670 CP at level 20, or 2078 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1593. If you see 1670 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ampharos worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ampharos is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Ampharos?
For the best moveset for Ampharos itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ampharos stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Ampharos without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ampharos can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (33.273 DPS) and Groudon (30.400 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Ampharos in raids?
Ampharos is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Ampharos is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1982-2078 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.