# Ampharos - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ampharos in San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Ampharos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Ampharos
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Dragon Pulse**: 100.000%
- **Discharge**: 100.000%
- **Thunderbolt**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Plus**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Shell Bell**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Ceruledge**: 100.000%
- **Torkoal**: 100.000%
- **Indeedee-F**: 100.000%
- **Armarouge**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Ampharos in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

### What are the top moves for Ampharos?
The most common moves for Ampharos are Dragon Pulse, Discharge, Thunderbolt, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Ampharos?
Ampharos is frequently paired with Ceruledge, Torkoal, Indeedee-F, Armarouge. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Ampharos?
The most common Tera Types for Ampharos are dragon. Specifically, Tera dragon is used in 100.000% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ampharos?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ampharos?
Ampharos is most effectively run with the ability **Plus** (100.000%) and the item **Shell Bell** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Ampharos?
Based on common item usage (Shell Bell), Ampharos often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ampharos?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 55 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ampharos on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Ampharos) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Ampharos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*