Mega Ampharos
Mega-evolved form of Ampharos. Electric / Dragon-type. Mega bonus during the 8-hour window: +10% damage to all matching-type attackers in your party (+30% during raids). First-time energy cost: 200. Recurring: 40.
Compared to standard Ampharos (#0181): 211 ATK / 169 DEF / 207 STA. Mega Ampharos gains +39% attack while Mega-evolved.
Required to unlock Mega Ampharos for the first time. After this, the recurring cost applies for subsequent evolutions.
Cost after the first evolution. Drops further with Mega Level progression — Super Max Level cuts cost to ~40 energy with a 1-day cooldown.
- ▸Beat Mega Ampharos Mega Raids — primary source, 30-50 Mega Energy per win depending on damage + remaining time bonus.
- ▸Walk Ampharos as your buddy — once you've Mega-evolved once, walking earns 25 Mega Energy per 1 km. Best long-term passive source.
- ▸Special Research lines — occasionally award 100-200 Mega Energy as a one-time bonus.
- ▸Field Research — themed events offer Mega Energy as task rewards.
When Mega Ampharos is active during a raid, every team member with a matching primary type (Electric) gets +30% damage. Non-matching teammates get +10%.
This stacks with the standard weather boost (+20%) — perfect timing: Mega-evolve right before the raid lobby starts, weather matches the type, then everyone deals 156% normal damage.
How much Mega Energy does Mega Ampharos cost?
200 for the first-ever evolution, then 40 for each recurring Mega evolution. Cost drops further as you level up the Mega (Super Max Level = 40 energy with 1-day cooldown).
How do I get Mega Ampharos Energy in Pokémon GO?
Sources: (1) Defeat Mega Ampharos in Mega Raids — 30-50 Energy per win, (2) walk Ampharos as your buddy after the first Mega evolution — 25 Energy per km, (3) Special Research line rewards, (4) Field Research tasks during themed events.
What's the stat boost on Mega Ampharos?
Mega Ampharos has 294 Attack, 203 Defense, 207 Stamina. That's +39% attack vs. the standard form. Mega-evolution also unlocks the raid damage bonus to teammates.
What's the raid bonus of Mega Ampharos?
Mega Ampharos grants +30% damage to all Electric-type attackers in your raid party during its 8-hour active window. Non-matching teammates get +10%. This is the single largest force-multiplier in Pokémon GO PvE.
How long does Mega Ampharos last?
Each Mega evolution lasts 8 hours, then the species reverts to standard form. You can re-Mega the same species multiple times, but each cycle costs Mega Energy.