Pokemon GO Mega Ampharos raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Modified Nov 19, 2024 10:59 GMT

A Pokemon GO Mega Ampharos raid guide will help players wishing to challenge the creature as it takes over Gyms from 10 am local time on November 18 until 10 am local time on 25, 2024. It debuted in January 2021 and these battles can be fought either remotely or in-person.

This Pokemon GO Mega Ampharos raid guide covers everything you need to know about taking down this Pocket Monster — from its weaknesses to the best counters to use against it.

Pokemon GO Mega Ampharos raid weaknesses

Mega Ampharos in the anime (Image via TPC)

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What is super-effective against Mega Ampharos in Pokemon GO?

Beedrill is a Electric- and Dragon-type Pocket Monster, which means it takes super effective damage from Dragon-, Fairy-, Ice-, and Ground-type moves. It also resists Fire-, Flying-, Grass-, Steel-, Water, and Electric-type damage, so be careful not to use those.

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Mega Ampharos stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a Mega raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Ampharos has the following stats:

Combat Power: 42,282
Attack: 294
Defense: 203
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Charge Beam and Volt Switch
Charged Attacks: Brutal Swing, Focus Blast, Power Gem, Thunder, Thunder Punch, Trailblaze, and Zap Cannon

You will get 300 seconds to challenge and defeat the raid boss. As long as you have high-level counters, you can very easily take down Mega Beedrill — even on your own.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Ampharos raids

The best counters against tier-four Pokemon GO Mega Ampharos raids are Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gardevoir, Shadow Mamoswine, and Shadow Rhyperior. Here is a breakdown of the best options.

Best Dragon-type counters to Mega Ampharos

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Origin Forme Palkia with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend

Here's the search string to find the best Dragon-type counters in your collection:

Dragon&@Dragon&cp2000-

Best Fairy-type counters to Mega Ampharos

Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Incarnate Forme Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele with Confusion and Nature's Madness
Zacian with Snarl and Play Rough
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast

Here's the search string to find the best Fairy-type counters in your collection:

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Best Ice-type counters to Mega Ampharos

Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate
Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche

Here's the search string to find the best Ice-type counters in your collection:

Ice&@Ice&cp2000-

Best Ground-type counters to Mega Ampharos

Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
Shadow Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High-Horsepower

Here's the search string to find the best Ground-type counters in your collection:

Ground&@Ground&cp2000-

Pokemon GO Mega Ampharos raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Ampharos and Mega Ampharos (Image via TPC)

Based on the prevailing weather conditions and IVs, the CP of the spawned Ampharos will lie between the following ranges:

No weather boost: 1,554 - 1,630 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Rainy): 1,943 - 2,037 at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)