#424 Ambipom

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Ambipom Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
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Normal SpriteShiny Sprite
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Ambipom
Japan: Eteboth
エテボース
French: Capidextre
German: Ambidiffel
Korean: 겟핸보숭
National: #424
Alola: #369
Melemele: #---
Akala: #---
Ula'ula: #---
Poni: #116
Male :50%
Female :50%
Normal-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Long Tail Pokémon 3'11"
1.2m
44.8lbs
20.3kg
455,120
Abilities: Technician - Pickup - Skill Link (Hidden Ability)
Technician: Moves with a base power of 60 or less are boosted in power by 50%
Pickup: Has a 10% chance of finding and holding an item after battle. Will not work if this Pokémon is already holding an item. From Black & White, it allows for the user to pick up the item of its opponent or ally if they used up the item in battle.
Hidden Ability (Available through transfer):
Skill Link: Moves that attack 2-5 times always hit 5 times.
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned S.O.S. Calling
800,000 Points
Fast
100 2 Speed Point(s)
Can't call S.O.S. Partners

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
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Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Field
Evolutionary Chain
Aipom Level up while knowing  Double Hit Ambipom
Gender Differences
MaleFemale
Male Sprite Female Sprite

Locations

- In-Depth Details
Sun Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Moon Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun Poni Plains (SOS Only)Details
Ultra Moon Poni Plains (SOS Only)Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text

Ultra Sun In their search for comfortable trees, they get into territorial disputes with groups of Passimian. They win about half the time.
Ultra Moon It uses its tails for everything. If it wraps both of its tails around you and gives you a squeeze, that’s proof it really likes you.


Attacks


Generation VII Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dual Chop Dual Chop - Dragon-type Dual Chop: Physical Move 40 90 15 --
The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Scratch Scratch - Normal-type Scratch: Physical Move 40 100 35 --
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Tail Whip Tail Whip - Normal-type Tail Whip: Other Move -- 100 30 --
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.
Sand Attack Sand Attack - Ground-type Sand Attack: Other Move -- 100 15 --
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
Astonish Astonish - Ghost-type Astonish: Physical Move 30 100 15 30
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
4 Sand Attack Sand Attack - Ground-type Sand Attack: Other Move -- 100 15 --
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
8 Astonish Astonish - Ghost-type Astonish: Physical Move 30 100 15 30
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
11 Baton Pass Baton Pass - Normal-type Baton Pass: Other Move -- -- 40 --
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
15 Tickle Tickle - Normal-type Tickle: Other Move -- 100 20 --
The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
18 Fury Swipes Fury Swipes - Normal-type Fury Swipes: Physical Move 18 80 15 --
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
22 Swift Swift - Normal-type Swift: Special Move 60 -- 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
25 Screech Screech - Normal-type Screech: Other Move -- 85 40 --
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
29 Agility Agility - Psychic-type Agility: Other Move -- -- 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
32 Double Hit Double Hit - Normal-type Double Hit: Physical Move 35 90 10 --
The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.
36 Fling Fling - Dark-type Fling: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
39 Nasty Plot Nasty Plot - Dark-type Nasty Plot: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
43 Last Resort Last Resort - Normal-type Last Resort: Physical Move 140 100 5 --
This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

TM & HM Attacks

TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Work Up Work Up - Normal-type Work Up: Other Move -- -- 30 --
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM06 Toxic Toxic - Poison-type Toxic: Other Move -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power - Normal-type Hidden Power: Special Move 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM12 Taunt Taunt - Dark-type Taunt: Other Move -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam - Normal-type Hyper Beam: Special Move 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance Rain Dance - Water-type Rain Dance: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21 Frustration Frustration - Normal-type Frustration: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solar Beam Solar Beam - Grass-type Solar Beam: Special Move 120 100 10 --
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM24 Thunderbolt Thunderbolt - Electric-type Thunderbolt: Special Move 90 100 15 10
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25 Thunder Thunder - Electric-type Thunder: Special Move 110 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27 Return Return - Normal-type Return: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball - Ghost-type Shadow Ball: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM31 Brick Break Brick Break - Fighting-type Brick Break: Physical Move 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40 Aerial Ace Aerial Ace - Flying-type Aerial Ace: Physical Move 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief Thief - Dark-type Thief: Physical Move 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM47 Low Sweep Low Sweep - Fighting-type Low Sweep: Physical Move 65 100 20 100
The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
TM48 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM56 Fling Fling - Dark-type Fling: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
TM62 Acrobatics Acrobatics - Flying-type Acrobatics: Physical Move 55 100 15 --
The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM65 Shadow Claw Shadow Claw - Ghost-type Shadow Claw: Physical Move 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66 Payback Payback - Dark-type Payback: Physical Move 50 100 10 --
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM68 Giga Impact Giga Impact - Normal-type Giga Impact: Physical Move 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM73 Thunder Wave Thunder Wave - Electric-type Thunder Wave: Other Move -- 90 20 --
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM85 Dream Eater Dream Eater - Psychic-type Dream Eater: Special Move 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.
TM86 Grass Knot Grass Knot - Grass-type Grass Knot: Special Move ?? 100 20 --
The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM89 U-turn U-turn - Bug-type U-turn: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM100 Confide Confide - Normal-type Confide: Other Move -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Egg Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Counter Counter - Fighting-type Counter: Physical Move ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Screech Screech - Normal-type Screech: Other Move -- 85 40 -- Details
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Pursuit Pursuit - Dark-type Pursuit: Physical Move 40 100 20 -- Details
The power of this attack move is doubled if it's used on a target that's switching out of battle.
Agility Agility - Psychic-type Agility: Other Move -- -- 30 -- Details
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Spite Spite - Ghost-type Spite: Other Move -- 100 10 -- Details
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Slam Slam - Normal-type Slam: Physical Move 80 75 20 -- Details
The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
Double Slap Double Slap - Normal-type Double Slap: Physical Move 15 85 10 -- Details
The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.
Beat Up Beat Up - Dark-type Beat Up: Physical Move ?? 100 10 -- Details
The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
Fake Out Fake Out - Normal-type Fake Out: Physical Move 40 100 10 100 Details
This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
Covet Covet - Normal-type Covet: Physical Move 60 100 25 -- Details
The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Bounce Bounce - Flying-type Bounce: Physical Move 85 85 5 30 Details
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Revenge Revenge - Fighting-type Revenge: Physical Move 60 100 10 -- Details
This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Switcheroo Switcheroo - Dark-type Switcheroo: Other Move -- 100 10 -- Details
The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Quick Guard Quick Guard - Fighting-type Quick Guard: Other Move -- -- 15 -- Details
The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
Tail Slap
USUM Only
Tail Slap - Normal-type Tail Slap: Physical Move 25 85 10 -- Details
The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
CovetCovet - Normal-typeCovet: Physical Move6010025--
The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Seed BombSeed Bomb - Grass-typeSeed Bomb: Physical Move8010015--
The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
BounceBounce - Flying-typeBounce: Physical Move8585530
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Low KickLow Kick - Fighting-typeLow Kick: Physical Move??10020--
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Gunk ShotGunk Shot - Poison-typeGunk Shot: Physical Move12080530
The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
UproarUproar - Normal-typeUproar: Special Move9010010--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch - Electric-typeThunder Punch: Physical Move751001510
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Fire PunchFire Punch - Fire-typeFire Punch: Physical Move751001510
The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Ice PunchIce Punch - Ice-typeIce Punch: Physical Move751001510
The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Foul PlayFoul Play - Dark-typeFoul Play: Physical Move9510015--
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the move's power.
Last ResortLast Resort - Normal-typeLast Resort: Physical Move1401005--
This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Iron TailIron Tail - Steel-typeIron Tail: Physical Move100751530
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
SnoreSnore - Normal-typeSnore: Special Move501001530
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Knock OffKnock Off - Dark-typeKnock Off: Physical Move6510020--
The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Role PlayRole Play - Psychic-typeRole Play: Other Move----10--
The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability.
Focus PunchFocus Punch - Fighting-typeFocus Punch: Physical Move15010020--
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Shock WaveShock Wave - Electric-typeShock Wave: Special Move60--20--
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Water PulseWater Pulse - Water-typeWater Pulse: Special Move601002020
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
SpiteSpite - Ghost-typeSpite: Other Move--10010--
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
SnatchSnatch - Dark-typeSnatch: Other Move----10--
The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.
Laser FocusLaser Focus - Normal-typeLaser Focus: Other Move----30--
The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Usable Z Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Breakneck Blitz Breakneck Blitz - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 200(Phy)/200(Spe) -- 1 --
The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling All-Out Pummeling - Fighting-type Physical Move 200 -- 1 --
The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Supersonic Skystrike Supersonic Skystrike - Flying-type Physical Move 160 -- 1 --
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Acid Downpour Acid Downpour - Poison-type Physical Move 190 -- 1 --
The user creates a poisonous swamp using its Z-Power and sinks the target into it at full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out Savage Spin-Out - Bug-type Physical Move 140 -- 1 --
The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Never-Ending Nightmare Never-Ending Nightmare - Ghost-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 140(Phy)/160(Spe) -- 1 --
Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Corkscrew Crash Corkscrew Crash - Steel-type Physical Move 180 -- 1 --
The user spins very fast and rams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Inferno Overdrive Inferno Overdrive - Fire-type Physical Move 140 -- 1 --
The user breathes a stream of intense fire toward the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies depending on the original move.
Hydro Vortex Hydro Vortex - Water-type Special Move 120 -- 1 --
The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Bloom Doom Bloom Doom - Grass-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 160(Phy)/190(Spe) -- 1 --
The user collects energy from plants using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Gigavolt Havoc Gigavolt Havoc - Electric-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 140(Phy)/185(Spe) -- 1 --
The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche Shattered Psyche - Psychic-type Special Move 180 -- 1 --
The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Subzero Slammer Subzero Slammer - Ice-type Physical Move 140 -- 1 --
The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Devastating Drake Devastating Drake - Dragon-type Physical Move 100 -- 1 --
The user materializes its aura using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse Black Hole Eclipse - Dark-type Physical Move 175 -- 1 --
The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.

Usable Z Moves (Transfer Only/Improved)

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tectonic Rage Tectonic Rage - Ground-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 160(Phy)/100(Spe) -- 1 --
The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.


Transfer Only Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Hone Claws -- -- 15 -- Gen VI TM01
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Dig 80 100 10 -- Gen VI TM28
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Retaliate 70 100 5 -- Gen VI TM67
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
Rock Smash 40 100 15 50 Gen VI TM94 (XY)
HM06 (ΩRαS)
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen VI TM94 (ΩRαS)
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Power-up Punch 40 100 20 100 Gen VI TM98
Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Cut 50 95 30 -- Gen VI HM01
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Strength 80 100 15 -- Gen VI HM04
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
Fury Cutter 40 95 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30 Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.


Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 482 75 100 66 60 66 115
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 94 - 136 63 - 106 58 - 100 63 - 106 108 - 150
Lv. 100 260 - 354 184 - 269 123 - 207 112 - 197 123 - 207 211 - 296
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 105 - 152 71 - 118 65 - 112 71 - 118 120 - 167
Lv. 100 260 - 354 205 - 299 137 - 231 125 - 219 137 - 231 235 - 329
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 115 - 167 78 - 129 71 - 123 78 - 129 132 - 183
Lv. 100 260 - 354 225 - 328 150 - 254 137 - 240 150 - 254 258 - 361

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