Ultra League PvP guide
Ambipom Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Ambipom is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #657. Its recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Return.
Ultra League
#657
Niche
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Scratch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,733
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT AMBIPOM
Is Ambipom Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ambipom is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #657.
Ambipom PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1009 | 57.4 | Scratch, Aerial Ace, Return |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #657 | 65.2 | Scratch, Aerial Ace, Return |
Best Moveset for Ambipom in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Ambipom is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Return.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Ambipom in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Ambipom PvP Move Counts
Scratch → Aerial Ace
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Scratch → Return
18 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ambipom Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Ambipom wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr668
- Florges618
- Blastoise606
- Seismitoad606
- Clefable584
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton148
- Corviknight163
- Empoleon199
- Virizion206
Ambipom Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Ambipom's Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Ambipom in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Ambipom in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Ambipom's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ratings are shown from Ambipom's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Ambipom.
Best Teammates for Ambipom in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Ambipom should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Ambipom's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Ambipom
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/14 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,689,807 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,687,142 | |
| #3 | 0/15/11 | 1,497 | 23.5 | 1,684,305 | |
| #4 | 1/14/11 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,681,809 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 1,494 | 23.5 | 1,678,975 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,495 | 48.5 | 3,639,245 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 2,494 | 48.5 | 3,638,534 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 2,497 | 49 | 3,638,495 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,496 | 49 | 3,637,923 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 2,499 | 49.5 | 3,637,605 |
Ambipom Stats in Pokémon GO
Ambipom's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Ambipom 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 132.8
- Defense
- 101
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Ambipom 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 48.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 170.7
- Defense
- 131.6
- HP
- 162
Ambipom Evolution
A Shadow form of Ambipom also exists in Pokémon GO.
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Ambipom Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ambipom in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ambipom's recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Aerial Ace and Return.
Is Ambipom good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ambipom is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #657.
What counters Ambipom in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Corviknight and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Ambipom in Ultra League.
What is Ambipom weak to in Pokémon GO?
Ambipom is weak to Fighting (1.6×).