Ultra League PvP guide
Ampharos Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Ampharos is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #51. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Brutal Swing and Trailblaze.
Ultra League
#51
Strong pick
Type
Electric
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,225
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT AMPHAROS
Is Ampharos Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ampharos is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #51.
Ampharos is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #228 and a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #273.
Ampharos PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #228 | 81.8 | Volt Switch, Brutal Swing, Trailblaze |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #51 | 88.4 | Volt Switch, Brutal Swing, Trailblaze |
| Master League | #273 | 55.4 | Volt Switch, Brutal Swing, Thunder Punch |
Best Moveset for Ampharos in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Ampharos is Volt Switch with Brutal Swing and Trailblaze.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Ampharos in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, 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
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Ampharos PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → Brutal Swing
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Trailblaze
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ampharos Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Ampharos wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr849
- Empoleon680
- Jellicent639
- Corviknight579
- Tinkaton520
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion302
- Snorlax306
- Florges349
- Skeledirge405
Ampharos Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Ampharos's Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- 0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Ampharos in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Ampharos in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Ampharos's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
75% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ratings are shown from Ampharos's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Ampharos.
Best Teammates for Ampharos in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Ampharos should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Ampharos's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Ampharos's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ampharos's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ampharos'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 Ampharos
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/11 | 1,499 | 20 | 1,781,672 |
| #2 | 0/10/14 | 1,497 | 20 | 1,779,262 | |
| #3 | 1/9/14 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,777,707 | |
| #4 | 0/14/9 | 1,497 | 20 | 1,777,680 | |
| #5 | 0/14/10 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,777,680 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,497 | 36 | 3,844,529 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,498 | 36 | 3,842,914 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 2,496 | 35 | 3,841,464 | |
| #4 | 0/15/12 | 2,494 | 36 | 3,841,050 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 36 | 3,841,050 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,225 | 50 | 5,461,450 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,210 | 50 | 5,437,284 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,217 | 50 | 5,432,087 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,216 | 50 | 5,431,768 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,196 | 50 | 5,413,118 |
Ampharos Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampharos (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/15/14 | 100.00% | 987 at L13 | 1,497 at L13 | 8351,497 0/15/14#1 · L11 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #407 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 2/15/15 | 100.00% | 1,651 at L21.5 | 2,498 at L21.5 | 1,4972,498 2/15/15#1 · L19.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #398 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 3,225 at L50 | 4,799 at L50 | 3,2254,857 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #56 |
Ampharos Stats in Pokémon GO
Ampharos's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Ampharos 0/13/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 126.1
- Defense
- 108.7
- HP
- 130
Ultra League
Ampharos 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 36
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 161.9
- Defense
- 139.7
- HP
- 170
Master League
Ampharos 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,225
- Attack
- 189.9
- Defense
- 154.6
- HP
- 186
Ampharos (Mega)
Ampharos (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Ampharos (Mega) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 13
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 141.6
- Defense
- 105
- HP
- 106
Ultra League
Ampharos (Mega) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 183.3
- Defense
- 135
- HP
- 137
Master League
Ampharos (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,799
- Attack
- 259.7
- Defense
- 183.2
- HP
- 186
Ampharos Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Ampharos in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #155
Same Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #363
Same Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #382
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #173
Same Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #110
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #210
More PoGoCoach tools
Ampharos Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ampharos in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ampharos's recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Brutal Swing and Trailblaze.
Is Ampharos good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ampharos is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #51.
What counters Ampharos in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Virizion and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Ampharos in Ultra League.
What is Ampharos weak to in Pokémon GO?
Ampharos is weak to Ground (1.6×).