Mega Ampharos it is a dual type Boss Mega Raid which is yellow in color and has a white belly. It also has conical ears along with black stripes and a red sphere on its forehead. This is what Ampharos looks like normally, but in his Mega form, his fingers turn black and white wool grows behind his head and also over his tail. The red spheres in its body begin to emit a strong light as the amount of electrical energy inside it increases. In this Pokémon Go guide, we will discover the best ways and counters to defeat Mega Ampharos.

Mega Ampharos in Pokémon Go

Mega Ampharos is a dual-type Electric and Dragon Pokémon with a maximum CP of 4245. Due to its dual nature, it is weak against a number of counter-types such as Dragon, Ground, Fairy, and Ice. This large number of choices available makes it easier for players to build the perfect team to go against the battle with it.

Mega Ampharo moveset

Pokémon Go Mega Ampharos move set
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The best movesets for Mega Ampharos are Volt switch And Blast cannon. They both have a Combined DPS of 55.9. This is the best combination that can be used in Pokémon Gyms and also for PvP battles. Some of his other decent move sets include Charge Beam, Thunder, and Power Punch.

The best counters against Mega Ampharos in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters you can use against Mega Ampharos and guarantee yourself a win.

  • Garchomp: Dragon tail / outrage
  • Zekrom: Breath of the dragon / outrage
  • Rayquaza: Dragon tail / outrage
  • Salami: Dragon tail / Dragon claw
  • Haxorus: Dragon tail / Dragon claw
  • Palchia: Dragon Tail / Dragon Meteor
  • Mamoswine: Mud-Slap / Avalanche
  • Reshiram: Dragon Breath / Dragon Meteor
  • Dragonite: Dragon Tail / Dragon Meteor
  • Dialga: Dragon Breath / Dragon Meteor
  • Landorus (Therian): Mud blow / earthquake
  • Lazio: Dragon’s Breath: Dragon’s Claw
  • Excadrill: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Groudon: Mud blow / earthquake
  • Landorus (Incarnate): Power of mud blast / earthquake
  • Later: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Executor (Alola): Dragon Tail / Dragon Meteor
  • Hydreigon: Dragon Breath / Dragon Pulse
  • Darmanitan (Banner of Galar): Ice Fang / Avalanche
  • Kyurem: Dragon’s Breath / Dragon’s Claw
  • Tyrant: Dragon tail / outrage
  • Lazia: Breath of the dragon / outrage
  • Xurkitree: Lightning / Dazzling glow
  • Zacian: Quick Attack / Play Hard
  • Zacian (Hero): Growl / Play rough
  • Glaceon: Frost / avalanche breath
  • Goodra: Dragon Breath / Draco Meteor
  • Rampardo: Slap / Indignation
  • Togekiss: Charm / Dazzling glow
  • Mewdue: Psycho Cut / Ice Beam
  • Weavile: Shard of ice / avalanche
  • Gardevoir: Charm / Dazzling Glow
  • Ridon: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Golurk: Mud-Slap / Power of the Earth
Pokémon Go Mega Ampharos
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The dual nature of Mega Ampharos allows players to use a variety of Legendary Pokémon instead of Mega Evolutions. Apart from them Mamoswine, Golurk, Exeggutor of Alola And Galceone they are also decent options to have on your team.

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