Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Ambipom
Say it: AMB-ipo-m
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Ambipom is the Long Tail Pokémon — a Normal type evolved from Aipom. In Pokémon GO it is a Great League favorite when it has Double Hit from Community Day (or an Elite TM). Normal moves only hit Normal foes hard and lose to Fighting. Evolve Aipom during a Double Hit window, or Elite TM Ambipom later.
Say it: AMB-ipo-m
Ambipom (#424) is a Normal Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Aipom. Trainers use it almost exclusively for Great League PvP with Double Hit; it is not a raid Normal attacker. Against Ambipom, lead with Fighting. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Ambipom is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0424. Normal types need coverage moves — check our moveset guide before spending TMs.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Double Hit (Elite Charged TM if you missed Aipom Community Day). Pair with Scratch or Astonish depending on the cup. Shadow Ambipom is spicier but glassier in PvP — remove Frustration before investing. Skip raid power-ups.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
When Ambipom is your opponent, Fighting hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 205
- Defense
- 143
- Stamina
- 181
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Double Hit is an Aipom Community Day exclusive — unlock with an Elite Charged TM if you missed the event window.
Fast
- Scratch · Standard
Normal / PvP default
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost fast option
Charged
- Double Hit · Community Day / Elite TM
Best PvP charged
- Aerial Ace · Standard
Flying coverage
- Low Sweep · Standard
Fighting coverage
- Hyper Beam · Standard
Usually skip
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- scratch
- astonish
Charged
- low sweep
- hyper beam
- aerial ace
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #645 of 954 · CP 1485
Astonish + Hyper Beam
- Ultra League · rank #443 of 747 · CP 2495
Astonish + Hyper Beam
- Master League · rank #519 of 1023 · CP 2733
Astonish + Hyper Beam
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.