DEXERTOMega Ampharos is a tough Mega Raid opponent to beat in Pokemon Go, but with the correct counters and movesets, any trainer can succeed in taking the Electric/Dragon-type Pokemon down.
For trainers looking for a real challenge in Pokemon Go, there’s nothing better than taking on Mega Pokemon in Raids. While these incredibly powerful creatures will require multiple high-level players to take down, the rewards are certainly worth it.
Mega Ampharos won’t go down without a fight. However, with the correct counters and movesets, you’ll stand a great chance of coming out on top. So, here they are.
Mega Ampharos weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Mega Amparos is a dual Electric/Dragon-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Dragon, Fairy, Ground, and Ice-type attacks, so selecting a team that can wield those types of moves is the best way to secure a win.
On the other hand, this strong creature has many resistances you might want to avoid, including Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, Water, and Electric.
Mega Ampharos best counters
Here are some of the best counters for defeating Mega Ampharos in Niantic’s game:
POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
Primal Groudon |  | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
Mega Rayquaza |  | Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe |
Shadow Garchomp |  | Dragon Tail & Outrage |
Shadow Palkia |  | Dragon Tail & Draco Meteor |
Black Kyurem |  | Dragon Tail & Freeze Shock |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of those counters or their alternate forms, use your strongest Pokemon to target Mega Ampharos’ weaknesses. Just make sure that your team is properly leveled up and has matching movesets.
How to get Mega Ampharos in Pokemon Go
The cute-looking Mega Ampharos is currently back in Pokemon Go Mega Raids along with the Legendary Lugia, and will stay until August 11, 2024. Then, they will both be replaced by Mega Slowbro and Ho-Oh, respectively.
However, just like every other Mega Evolution in Niantic’s mobile game, you cannot catch Mega Ampharos in this form. Instead, you’ll have to fight and defeat Mega Ampharos in a Mega Raid battle for a chance to catch its regular form.
Then, you can temporarily Mega Evolve your strongest standard Ampharos once you stock up on the required Mega Energy to do so.
How to evolve Ampharos into Mega Ampharos
As mentioned, when a trainer defeats and catches a Mega Evolved Pokemon, it returns to its regular form. This means that every time you want to trigger a Mega Evolution, you must use Mega Energy.
The first time a player evolves Ampharos into Mega Ampharos, they must spend 200 Mega Energy. Once the effect is over, the amount required to do it again will drop to 40, then 20, and finally 10.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOMega Energy
Players can gather Mega Energy by constantly defeating Mega Evolved Pokemon in Mega Raids. Additionally, they can earn some more by completing Field Research Tasks and by setting their Pokemon (in this case, Ampharos) as their Buddy and going out for a walk.
It’s worth noting that for Ampharos to be able to collect Mega Energy while taking a spin, it must have been Mega Evolved at least once before.
Mega Ampharos CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Mega Ampharos has during a Mega Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch its regular form. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
Raid Boss CP | 43,282 |
CP range once captured | 2332 – 2426 |
Rainy/Windy weather CP range | 2915 – 3032 |
Mega Ampharos max CP (Level 50) | 4799 |
Mega Ampharos stats & moves
As a dual Electric/Dragon-type Pokemon, Mega Ampharos has the following stats:
ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
294 | 203 | 207 | 4799 |
Fast Moves
- Charge Beam (Electric/STAB)
- Volt Switch (Electric/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Power Gem (Rock)
- Thunder Punch (Electric/STAB)
- Thunder (Electric/STAB)
- Dragon Pulse (Dragon/STAB/Legacy Move)
- Focus Blast (Fighting)
- Zap Cannon (Electric/STAB)
- Brutal Swing (Dark)
- Trailblaze (Grass)
Can Mega Ampharos be Shiny?
Yes, Mega Ampharos can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, and players can increase their chances of finding one by challenging this Mega Raid boss multiple times.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOShiny Mega Ampharos can be recognized by its pink body, which is usually a bright yellow, and the blue spheres on its forehead and tail. This look makes the cute Pokemon even cuter, so it’s no surprise that many users want this special version for their collections.
However, if you cannot find a Shiny Mega Ampharos, a regular Shiny Ampharos will do the trick once you gather the required Mega Energy to Mega Evolve it.
That’s all you need to know to properly counter Mega Ampharos in Pokemon Go. Check out some more guides, including the Spotlight Hour schedule and event calendar, and for more on Mega Evolutions, check the costs and bonuses, as well as the Mega Evolutions missing from the game.
