Take on Mega Ampharos in Pokémon GO with our Raid Guide.
Mega Ampharos is back in Pokémon GO Mega Raids from November 18 until November 27. This is a great chance to get your hands on some Mega Energy for this powerful Pokémon.
Mega Ampharos is a very powerful Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It is the eighth best Electric-type in the game, better than Raikou, Zapdos and Tapu Koko.
Here is everything you need to know to take down Mega Ampharos in Pokémon GO.
Best Mega Ampharos counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Ampharos has a weakness to Dragon, Fairy, Ground and Ice-type attacks in Pokémon GO.
Here are the best Mega Ampharos counters in Pokémon GO:
 Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe |  Primal Groudon Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |  Mega Garchomp Dragon Tail & Outrage |  Mega Salamence Dragon Tail & Draco Meteor |  Origin Forme Dialga Dragon Breath & Roar of Time |  Mega Gardevoir Charm & Dazzling Gleam |  Origin Forme Palkia Dragon Tail & Spacial Rend |  Therian Forme Landorus Mud Shot & Sandsear Storm |  Garchomp Dragon Tail & Outrage |  Haxorus Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe |  Rayquaza Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe |  Groudon Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
Luckily there is a wide range of strong Dragon-type Pokémon you can use to take on Mega Ampharos in Pokémon GO. Mega Rayquaza, being the best Pokémon in the entire game, is a fantastic choice.
However, you can only have one Mega Pokémon at a time in Pokémon GO. Away from Mega Pokémon, both Origin Forme Pokémon, Dialga and Palkia are also excellent choices for this Raid.
If you don't have either of them, you are in luck, both Pokémon are in Raids during the same time window as Mega Ampharos is.
Can Ampharos be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Ampharos can be shiny after your Mega Raid in Pokémon GO.
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Ampharos candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Electric-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Mega Manectric candy in Pokémon GO:
- Ampharos
- Manectric
- Kyogre
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Ampharos in Pokémon GO?
You need at least three Trainers to beat Mega Ampharos in Pokémon GO. To do so, you'll need high level counters and ideally also be using Party Play.
For lower level Trainers, aim for a group of at least five. Don't forget that the faster you win a Mega Raid in Pokémon GO, the more Mega Energy you will get after the Raid.
What is the Ampharos Pokémon GO 100% IV?
Here are the 100% IV CP values to keep your eyes out for after the Raid.
- 1630 CP
- 2037 CP (Weather boosted)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | Your Ground-type Pokémon will do more damage. | - |
| Windy | Your Dragon-type Pokémon will do more damage. | Mega Ampharos Dragon-type attacks will do more damage. |
| Partly Cloudy | - | - |
| Cloudy | Your Fairy-type Pokémon will do more damage. | - |
| Snow | Your Ice-type Pokémon will do more damage. | - |
| Rainy | Ampharos will be a higher CP when caught. | Mega Ampharos' Electric-type attacks will do more damage. |
| Fog | - | - |
Ampharos is a pure Electric-type, and Mega Ampharos is an Electric and Dragon-type. That means that Windy weather, which boosts Dragon-types, won't count as a weather boost for the Ampharos you encounter after the Raid.
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