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To enable Mega Evolution for Ampharos in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, players need to acquire the Ampharosite Mega Stone, which becomes available as players progress through the main storyline. For those who have retained the shiny Mareep from Side Mission 17 as part of their active team, it is essential to know how to obtain Ampharosite efficiently.

Fortunately, securing the Ampharosite is a relatively simple process once players are aware of the necessary steps. Here’s a detailed guide.

How to Acquire Ampharosite in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Ampharosite can be earned by defeating Rogue Mega Ampharos during Main Mission 23, located just south of Wild Zone 4, which is accessible after completing Main Mission 20: A Request from the Rust Syndicate.

In this mission, players will navigate to the Rouge District to team up with Naveen for the battle against Rogue Mega Ampharos. Following the victory over Gwynn of the Fist of Justice, players will gain access to the holovator that leads to the rooftops where Rogue Mega is situated, allowing for further progression.

All of Gwynn’s Pokémon are Ghost-types, and they have a 2x vulnerability to Ghost and Dark-type moves.

How to Access Rogue Mega Ampharos in Pokemon Legends Z-A

After activating the Holovator, use it to travel to the rooftop.
Turn right and proceed straight until you spot a Patrat next to some scaffolding linking to another rooftop.
Traverse the platform to the opposite side and ascend the ladder positioned in front of you.
Move across to the adjacent rooftop via the connecting bridge, or utilize Roto Gliding to bridge the gap.
Break the Mega Shards obstructing your path and climb up the subsequent ladder.
Veer left to find another metal bridge. Cross it, then turn right to notice the bright, golden glimmer of a Technical Machine, specifically the Toxic Spikes TM.
Drop down to the balcony directly to the left of the Toxic Spikes TM.
Walk along the balcony until you find another ladder adjacent to some Mega Shards.
Climb the ladder to face Rogue Mega Ampharos.

Strategies to Defeat Rogue Mega Ampharos in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Mega Evolution plays a crucial role in effectively damaging Ampharos throughout this confrontation, achievable only through the use of super effective Plus moves against the creature. However, once it evolves, Mega Ampharos becomes a dual-type Pokémon, shifting from a pure Electric-type to an Electric/Dragon-type, resulting in changes to its strengths and weaknesses.

Rogue Mega Ampharos Weaknesses and Resistances

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)

Moves of Rogue Mega Ampharos

Move	Type	Category	Description
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	Emits a pulse that deals Dragon-type damage to all enemies in its vicinity.
Breaking Swipe	Dragon	Physical	A close-range physical attack that damages and reduces the opponent’s physical attack by one stage.
Charge	Electric	Status	Increases Ampharos’s Special Defense by one stage and doubles the damage of its next Electric-type attack.
Electric Field	Electric	Special	Creates an Electric-type energy field that damages opposing Pokémon while also creating shock traps across the battlefield.
Thunder	Electric	Special	At half health, Ampharos summons multiple lightning strikes to hit all enemies on the battlefield.

Optimal Counters to Rogue Mega Ampharos

Since Rogue Mega Ampharos predominantly employs Dragon-type attacks and utilizes its Electric-type moves infrequently, Fairy-type Pokémon serve as excellent counters. Additionally, defensive Ground-type Pokémon are viable alternatives worth considering.

Here are some effective Pokémon choices that can combat Rogue Mega Ampharos: