Mega Ampharos Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Ampharos
Mega Ampharos is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 36.552 DPS.
Mega 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: Mega Ampharos is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Flying-type moves as Mega 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 Mega Ampharos is Eternatus (36.552 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (34.333 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (32.909 DPS).
Catching Mega Ampharos: After defeating Mega Ampharos, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2390 and 2486 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2974-3093 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Ampharos from raids will have exactly 2486 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 Mega Ampharos?
The best counter for Mega Ampharos is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 36.552 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (34.333 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (32.909 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Ampharos?
Mega 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 Mega Ampharos weak to?
Mega Ampharos is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Ampharos be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Ampharos's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Ampharos from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Ampharos from raids will have 2486 CP at level 20, or 3093 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2390. If you see 2486 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Ampharos worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Ampharos?
For the best moveset for Mega Ampharos itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega 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 Mega Ampharos without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Ampharos can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (36.552 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (29.000 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 Mega Ampharos in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Ampharos is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.