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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0181

Ampharos

Electric

The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.

Category
Light Pokémon
Height
1.4 m
Weight
61.5 kg
Generation
II
Abilities
Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Plus Hidden ability

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

AmpharosLight Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
90
AttackStrength of physical moves.
75
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
85
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
115
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
90
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
55
Base stat total 510

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Ground
×2

Resists

Electric
×0.5
Flying
×0.5
Steel
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

Mega PunchPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Fire PunchPhysical · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ice PunchPhysical · IcePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Thunder PunchPhysical · ElectricPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 30
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 30
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 30
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 30
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 30
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 30
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 30
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 30
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 30
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 30
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 30
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 30
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 30
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 30
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 0
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 0
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Mega KickPhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 20
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
GrowlStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 5
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
RoarStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Low KickPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CounterPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Seismic TossPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
StrengthPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Thunder ShockSpecial · ElectricPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 9
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 9
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 9
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 9
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 10
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 10
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 10
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 10
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 9
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 9
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 8
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Crystal · Tutor
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 18
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 18
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 18
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 18
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 18
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 14
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 14
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 14
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 14
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 18
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 18
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 4
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 4
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThunderSpecial · ElectricPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 57
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 57
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 57
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 57
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 57
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 68
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 68
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 68
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 79
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 57
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 57
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 62
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 62
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 62
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 62
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 62
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 62
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 62
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
DigPhysical · GroundPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
AgilityStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
MimicStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
ScreechStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 29
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 29
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Defense CurlStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 42
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 42
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 42
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 42
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 42
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 51
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 51
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 51
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 63
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 42
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 42
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 57
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 57
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 57
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 57
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 57
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 57
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 57
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReflectStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
FlashStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
RestStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
CurseStatus · GhostPower Accuracy Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
Cotton SporeStatus · GrassPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 27
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 27
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 27
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 27
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 27
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 20
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 20
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 20
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 27
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 27
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 11
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 11
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 11
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 11
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 11
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 11
  • Champions · Train
ProtectStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Zap CannonSpecial · ElectricPower 120Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
OutragePhysical · DragonPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
AttractStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Heal BellStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Cures the entire party of major status effects.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
SafeguardStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dynamic PunchPhysical · FightingPower 100Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
Iron TailPhysical · SteelPower 100Accuracy 75%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sunny DayStatus · FirePower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
FlatterStatus · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ChargeStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 16
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 16
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Helping HandStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 42
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 42
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 55
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 51
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 51
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 51
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 51
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 51
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
FlingPhysical · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Magnet RiseStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy Details +

User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Dragon PulseSpecial · DragonPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 65
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 65
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 65
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 65
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 65
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Power GemSpecial · RockPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 59
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 59
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 59
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 71
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 35
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 35
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 35
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 35
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 35
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 35
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 35
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Focus BlastSpecial · FightingPower 120Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock ClimbPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
DischargeSpecial · ElectricPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 34
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 34
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 34
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 48
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 40
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 40
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 40
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 40
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 40
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40
  • Champions · Train
CaptivateStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Charge BeamSpecial · ElectricPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 51
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Electro BallSpecial · ElectricPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 33
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 25
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 25
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
After YouStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Makes the target act next this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Echoed VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Volt SwitchSpecial · ElectricPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dragon TailPhysical · DragonPower 60Accuracy 90%Details +

Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ElectrowebSpecial · ElectricPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Wild ChargePhysical · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Cotton GuardStatus · GrassPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by three stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 40
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 46
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 46
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 46
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 46
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 46
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 46
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 46
  • Champions · Train
Ion DelugeStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy Details +

Changes all Normal moves to Electric moves for the rest of the turn.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Parabolic ChargeSpecial · ElectricPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Heals the user for half the total damage dealt to all targets.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
ConfideStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Eerie ImpulseStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Magnetic FluxStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the Defense and Special Defense of all friendly Pokémon with Plus or Minus by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Electric TerrainStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy Details +

For five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 51
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Power-Up PunchPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brutal SwingPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stomping TantrumPhysical · GroundPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Breaking SwipePhysical · DragonPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Meteor BeamSpecial · RockPower 120Accuracy 90%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rising VoltageSpecial · ElectricPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

If Electric Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its power doubled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dragon CheerStatus · DragonPower 0Accuracy 0%Details +

No description available.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Supercell SlamPhysical · ElectricPower 100Accuracy 95%Details +

No description available.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Gold

The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.

Silver · Firered · Soulsilver

The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.

Crystal

When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean's surface.

Ruby · Sapphire

AMPHAROS gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this POKéMON to send signals back and forth with others far away.

Emerald

It gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used its light to send signals back and forth with others far away.

Leafgreen · Heartgold · X · Y

The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White

The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.

Black 2 · White 2

The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distant foreign shores.

Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.

Ultra Sun

The light from its tail can be seen from space. This is why you can always tell exactly where it is, which is why it usually keeps the light off.

Ultra Moon

Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.

POKÉMON TCG

Ampharos trading cards

46 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12