Ampharos resembles a sheared sheep that its evolution line leads up to as they lose wool with each evolution. It also shares traits with a lighthouse, such as its height, stripes and the beacon on the top; the two also share a name. It, as well as its pre-evolutions, may have been based on the title of the science fiction novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. Mega Ampharos’s Dragon-type, mane, and slender body suggest that it is based on a Chinese dragon.
Ampharos is a combination of ampere or amp (a measure of electrical current) and pharos (Greek for lighthouse). The name may also incorporate amph- (Greek for both or on both sides) in reference to the two red orbs on its head and tail.
Denryu can be taken to mean 電流 denryū (electric current) or 電竜 den ryū (electric dragon), and it may incorporate 電球 denkyū (light bulb), referring to its tail.
No: 181
English Name: Ampharos
Japanese Name: Denryu
Generation: 2
Type: Electric
Species: Light Pokémon
Abilities: Static, Plus (hidden ability)
Evolution: Mareep > Flaaffy > Ampharos
Ampharos is a yellow, bipedal Pokémon with a white belly. It has conical ears with black stripes and a red orb on its forehead. Its long neck has several black rings around it near the base. Its stubby arms resemble flippers and each foot has a single white nail. It has a long, black-striped tail with a red orb at the tip. The orb on its tail can shine so bright, that it can be seen from space. People have used the light as a beacon, or to send signals across the ocean. Ampharos is generally found in grasslands.
As Mega Ampharos, its toes turn black and it grows white wool at the back of its head and over its tail. Its long wooly tail has many small, red orbs attached to it. Its conical ears retain their stripes, but are now segmented with swirled tips. When it increases the amount of electrical energy within itself, the red orbs on its body and wool emit a strong light.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokemon Silver: The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Pokemon Crystal: When it gets dark, the light from its bright, shiny tail can be seen from far away on the ocean’s surface.
Pokemon Stadium 2: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts like a beacon for lost people.
Pokemon Ruby: Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
Pokemon Sapphire: Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
Pokemon Emerald: It gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used its light to send signals back and forth with others far away.
Pokemon FireRed: The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Pokemon LeafGreen: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokemon Diamond: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
Pokemon Pearl: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
Pokemon Platinum: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
Pokemon HeartGold: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokemon SoulSilver: The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.
Pokemon Black: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
Pokemon White: The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail’s light.
Pokemon Black 2: The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distinct foreign shores.
pokemon White 2: The tip of its tail shines so brightly it can be used to send sea-navigation beacons to distinct foreign shores.
Pokemon X: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokemon Y: The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Ampharos gives off so much light that it can be seen even from space. People in the old days used the light of this Pokémon to send signals back and forth with others far away.
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