To beat Mega Ampharos in a Pokémon GO Raid Battle, Trainers must prepare a team of pocket monsters with Movesets that counter Electric and Dragon.
Mega Ampharos, the Mega form of the Ampharos and the final Evolution of the Mareep family, is a Raid Boss in Pokémon GO that is scheduled to appear in AR Gyms between Thursday, August 25 to Wednesday, August 31, 2022. While it looks harmless with cute features such as a cotton candy-style tail and Dango-like horns, this pocket monster is exceptionally powerful, wielding 55,876 CP, with an ATK stat of 244 and Defense of 172. Therefore, it is essential Trainers understand this Pokémon GO Raid Boss's weaknesses and counters before attempting to confront it in battle.
Mega Ampharos is an Electric- and Dragon-type Pokémon that is highly resistant to Electric Moves and strong against Flying, Steel, Fire, Water, and Grass attacks. On the other hand, its dual-elemental characteristics make it vulnerable to Ground, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy abilities. Accordingly, those aiming to get the best results from their Mega Raid are advised to assemble a party of Pokémon that provide these four countering elements in their Movesets.
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For countering Mega Ampharos in Pokémon GO, the best choices would be Legendaries and Shadow Pokémon, such as Mega Latios, Shadow Dragonite, Shadow Salamence, Mega Latias, and Shadow Latios. Each of these monsters will deal optimal damage to Mega Ampharos when equipped with Dragon-type Moves. Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw, Dragon Tail, and Outrage are the Fast and Charged Moves that Trainers should choose for the best performance in battle in Pokémon GO.
Suppose some Trainers do not have the powerful Legendary or Shadow monsters mentioned above. In that case, there are plenty of standard Pokémon they can use to beat Mega Ampharos in A Pokémon GO Raid. Below is a small index of the top-tier pocket monsters to bring to the Mega Raid, categorized by type:
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Senior Game Guides Writer for ScreenRant, Ethan Webb has been writing about video games professionally since 2021 but has been an avid gamer since childhood. With Super Mario Bros. as the first title he's ever played, he enjoys various genres, from platformers and FPSs to RPGs and even visual novels. As a child in a military household, Ethan was constantly on the move, traveling from country to country, experiencing a wide variety of cultures and lifestyles. This process has given him a broader and multi-cultural outlook on life, a characteristic that influences his writing and perspective on the gaming medium as a whole. After studying for four years at Yeungnam University of South Korea, Ethan received his Bachelor's in 2020, double-majoring in Business Administration and Media & Communication. Now, as a content writer, his lifelong dream is someday to have a direct role in the gaming industry, and he works towards this goal by currently writing for engaging sites such as SR.