Ampharos Raid Counters & Weaknesses

Q: What are the best counters for Ampharos?

The top counter is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades at 39.4 DPS against Ampharos. Shadow Landorus (Therian) (39.3) and Shadow Groudon (35.7) follow.

Q: Can I beat Ampharos without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 33.3 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Groudon and Excadrill are the next ones down.

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Ampharos. Tap a row for full stats.

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Primal Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 39.4DPS 1,148TDO 2

Shadow Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 39.3DPS 600TDO 3

Shadow Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 35.7DPS 695TDO 4

Mega Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 33.8DPS 893TDO 5

Shadow Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 33.3DPS 432TDO 6

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 33.3DPS 610TDO 7

Shadow Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 32.7DPS 480TDO 8

Shadow Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 32.2DPS 615TDO 9

Shadow Rhyperior Mud SlapEarthquake 31.4DPS 623TDO 10

Shadow Landorus (Incarnate) Mud ShotEarth Power 31.3DPS 485TDO 11

Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 31.2DPS 601TDO 12

Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 30.4DPS 710TDO 13

Mega Swampert Mud ShotEarthquake 28.8DPS 701TDO 14

Mega Heracross Fury CutterEarthquake 28.7DPS 607TDO 15

Shadow Rhydon Mud SlapEarthquake 28.6DPS 475TDO 16

Shadow Golurk Mud SlapEarth Power 28.2DPS 371TDO 17

Shadow Donphan Mud SlapEarthquake 27.7DPS 440TDO 18

Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 27.5DPS 429TDO 19

Shadow Golem Mud SlapEarthquake 27.5DPS 430TDO 20

Eternatus Poison Jab482 27.3DPS 700TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 33.3DPS 610TDO 12

Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 30.4DPS 710TDO 18

Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 27.5DPS 429TDO 20

Eternatus Poison Jab482 27.3DPS 700TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Ampharos using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 3-Star
Weather boost: Rainy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 211
Base Defense: 169
Base Stamina: 207

Weak to — use these types

Ground1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Electric0.625× Flying0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,593	1,982
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,670	2,078

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,670 CP it is a perfect Ampharos — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Ampharos resists Electric, Flying, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Ampharos?

The top counter is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades at 39.4 DPS against Ampharos. Shadow Landorus (Therian) (39.3) and Shadow Groudon (35.7) follow.

What is Ampharos weak to?

Ampharos takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Ampharos?

Ampharos can be soloed. The six best counters average 35.8 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Ampharos without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 33.3 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Groudon and Excadrill are the next ones down.

Can Ampharos be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Ampharos?

Rainy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,982–2,078 CP instead of 1,593–1,670. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Ampharos worth raiding?

Ampharos has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Ampharos?

The counter list on this page is for beating Ampharos. For the moves Ampharos should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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