How to get Ampharos in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Trainers can get Ampharos and Shiny Ampharos in Pokemon GO by encountering and catching them in the wild, completing research tasks, and more. While the former is more likely to be found in the game, the latter is a less likely prospect. There are no power differences between these variants, with the only thing separating them being their color scheme.

No matter which method you choose to find Ampharos and Shiny Ampharaos, make a note that the rarer form will give you a hard time while hunting. That being said, let’s see how you can get these Pocket Monsters.

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Acquiring Ampharos in Pokemon GO

Ampharos in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

There are different ways to acquire Amapharos in Pokemon GO, some straightforward and some complicated. These are:

• Encounter and catch in the wild
• Win raids
• Complete research tasks
• Evolve Flaaffy
• Use trade mechanic

Encounter and catch in the wild

The probability of encountering Ampharos in Rain weather in-game is high, so you have to find such locations first. Once you have achieved this, you can utilize the Lure Modules and Incense. These items have the power to boost the wild spawn rate, and by doing all of these activities, finding this Electric-type Pokemon will not be tough.

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Win Raids

As of now, Ampharos in Pokemon GO 3-star raids have already been held quite a few times over years. When they are back, you can use the following raid counters, which are comprised of strong Ground-type moves.

• Groudon: Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Therian Forme Landorus: Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Garchomp: Mud Shot and Earthpower
• Excadrill: Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
• Mamoswine: Mud-Slap and High Horsepower
• Rhyperior: Mid-Slap and Earthquake

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Complete research tasks

Ampharos (Image via TPC)

Research tasks offer numerous rewards, like Stardust and Candies, to trainers who complete them. Sometimes, the quests also give you Pokemon encounters. That said, in special events, when certain research quests are completed, one can get Ampharos.

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Evolve Flaaffy

You can evolve your Flaaffy into Ampharos by feeding the former 100 Candies. Those who have yet to evolve their Mareep into Flaaffy should collect 25 Candies first.

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Use trade mechanic

Even if you don’t have Ampharos in your Pokemon GO account, you can ask your GO friends if they have one. Those who have this Pocket Monster can share it with their in-game fellows. Both traders must meet in person to complete this activity.

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How can you get Shiny Ampharos in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Ampharos (Image via TPC)

Trainers can obtain Shiny Ampharos in Pokemon GO by catching them in the wild, beating 3-star or Mega raids, completing research tasks, evolving Shiny Flaaffy, and using the trade feature.