Pokemon Legends Z-A: Tips for Acquiring Ampharosite

To Mega Evolve Ampharos in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, players must acquire the Ampharosite Mega Stone, which is obtainable only after progressing through the main storyline of the game. This evolution significantly enhances Ampharos’s abilities, particularly for those who have kept the shiny Mareep from Side Mission 17 in their active roster and are eager to evolve it swiftly.

The process of locating the Ampharosite is relatively simple once you’ve got the steps down. Here’s a concise guide.

How to Acquire Ampharosite in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Ampharosite is obtainable by defeating Rogue Mega Ampharos in Main Mission 23, located just south of Wild Zone 4, which unlocks after completing Main Mission 20: A Request from the Rust Syndicate.

During this mission, players are guided to the Rouge District to team up with Naveen to confront the Rogue Mega Ampharos. After overcoming Gwynn of the Fist of Justice, the holovator that leads to the Rogue Mega Ampharos’s rooftop lair becomes accessible.

Be aware that Gwynn uses only Ghost-type Pokémon, which are notably vulnerable to Ghost and Dark-type moves.

How to Find Rogue Mega Ampharos in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Activate the Holovator to teleport to the rooftop.
After teleporting, take a right and walk straight until spotting a Patrat near some metal scaffolding attached to another rooftop.
Cross over to the opposite side and climb the ladder directly ahead.
Utilize the next connecting bridge to traverse to the next rooftop, or employ Roto Gliding to cover the gap.
Remove the Mega Shards obstructing your path and ascend the next ladder.
Turn left when you reach a metal bridge. Go across, then take a right to discover a golden gleam indicating a Technical Machine, which is the Toxic Spikes TM.
Drop down to the balcony directly adjacent to the Toxic Spikes TM.
Follow the balcony to locate another ladder near some Mega Shards.
Ascend the ladder to finally confront Rogue Mega Ampharos.

Strategies for Defeating Rogue Mega Ampharos in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Mega Evolution plays a crucial role in effectively damaging Ampharos during this battle, achievable only through the use of super effective moves. Upon evolving, Mega Ampharos adopts a Dragon typing in addition to its Electric type, leading to significant changes in its strengths and weaknesses.

Weaknesses and Resistances of Rogue Mega Ampharos

Rogue Mega Ampharos
Weaknesses	Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x)
Resistances	Fire (1/2x), Electric (1/4x), Water (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x)

Attacks Used by Rogue Mega Ampharos

Move	Type	Category	Description
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	Unleashes a pulse inflicting Dragon-type damage on all opponents within range.
Breaking Swipe	Dragon	Physical	A close-combat strike that deals damage and reduces the opponent’s physical attack level by one stage.
Charge	Electric	Status	Increases Ampharos’s Special Defense by one stage and amplifies the power of its next Electric-type attack by 2x.
Electric Field	Electric	Special	Generates an Electric-type energy field that damages all opponents caught within and creates electric traps on the field that shock enemies who step on them.
Thunder	Electric	Special	When Ampharos reaches half health, it summons multiple lightning strikes targeting all foes in the arena.

Optimal Counters Against Rogue Mega Ampharos

The primary attacks from Rogue Mega Ampharos are predominantly Dragon-type, utilizing its Electric-type moves infrequently. Hence, Fairy-type Pokémon are excellent counters. Additionally, resilient Ground-type Pokémon can serve well as backup options.

Here are several Pokémon that are particularly effective against Rogue Mega Ampharos: