Ampharos
Light Pokémon
The light from its tail can be seen from space. This is why you can always tell exactly where it is, which is why it usually keeps the light off.
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Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
Strategy Overview
Ampharos has a great Special Attack stat and decent bulk, making it seem like a solid offensive cleric on paper. In practice, however, it ends up being outclassed by Eelektross offensively due to its superior coverage moves, and Lanturn defensively due to its defensive typing, access to Volt Absorb, and ability to cripple attackers with Scald while also possessing Heal Bell. Ampharos is further hampered by its abysmal Speed, which in tandem with its lack of reliable recovery means it often falls flat as both an offensive Electric-type and a cleric.
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Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc