Ampharos in Pokémon GO
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Ampharos is Electric type, so it's weak to Ground.
What is Ampharos weak to?
Ampharos is Electric type, so it takes extra damage from Ground attacks.
Defending Ampharos 
Electric
Electric Hits it hard
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Ground160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
- Electric62.5% damage
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Flying62.5% damage -
Steel62.5% damage
Leave Electric, Flying and Steel attackers at home: Ampharos resists them.
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What is Ampharos weak to in Pokémon GO?
Ampharos is Electric type. It's weak to Ground. It resists Electric, Flying and Steel.
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