Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Ampharos
Say it: MEGA AMPH-aro-s
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Mega Ampharos is Ampharos’s Mega form. It becomes Electric and Dragon, needs Candy plus Mega Ampharos Energy, and is often brought early in Electric-weak raids to boost Electric teammates. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA AMPH-aro-s
Mega Ampharos is Ampharos’s Electric / Dragon Mega form in Pokémon GO. It uses Candy plus Mega Ampharos Energy and is a common Electric mega for raid lobbies (same-type Electric boost). Ground, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy punish it. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Ampharos is a Mega Electric form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Energy from Mega Ampharos raids and events. Prefer Volt Switch + Zap Cannon / Thunder Punch (or Dragon Pulse for Dragon coverage). Keep a non-Shadow for Mega — Shadows cannot Mega Evolve.
Type matchups
- Electric moves hit Water and Flying hard.
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Mega Ampharos is your opponent, Ice, Ground, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Ampharos— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 211
- Defense
- 169
- Stamina
- 207
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. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
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
- charge beam
- volt switch
Charged
- zap cannon
- focus blast
- thunder
- power gem
- thunder punch
- brutal swing
- trailblaze
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #510 of 954 · CP 1467
Volt Switch + Focus Blast
- Ultra League · rank #340 of 747 · CP 2486
Volt Switch + Focus Blast
- Master League · rank #277 of 1023 · CP 3225
Volt Switch + Focus Blast
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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. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- 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.