Ampharos Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Electric · BST: 510 · Role: Special Attacker
Ampharos is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Ampharos, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Steelix plus 5 more ranked below.
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Ampharos can Mega Evolve into Mega Ampharos, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.
With a 510 base stat total, Ampharos plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (115), and at base 55 Speed it sits faster than 19% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.
What counters Ampharos in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Ampharos
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Torterra (Grass / Ground)
- Garchomp (Dragon / Ground)
- Mega Garchomp (Dragon / Ground)
- Hippowdon (Ground)
How each counter beats Ampharos
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Ampharos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Ampharos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Ampharos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Ampharos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Torterra (Grass / Ground) outspeeds Ampharos and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
Ampharos weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ground (×2)
Resistances
- Electric (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Attack
- 115
- Sp. Defense
- 90
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 510
Best Tera Types for Ampharos
The best Tera Types for Ampharos cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Static — [object Object]
- Plus (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Electric-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Ampharos:
Frequently asked questions about Ampharos
What counters Ampharos in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Ampharos are Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Steelix, Mega Steelix, Torterra. These Pokémon hit Ampharos super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Ampharos weak to?
Ampharos is a Electric-type Pokémon weak to Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Ampharos?
The single best pick against Ampharos in the Pokémon Champions roster is Camerupt, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Ampharos in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Ampharos, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Electric) and carries super-effective coverage (Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Ampharos's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Ampharos good in Pokémon Champions?
Ampharos's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (510 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.