TL;DR. Ambipom is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 482. To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now.
To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now.
Stat spread.
Total of 482. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Ambipom in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Ambipom reaches 2,418 CP at level 40 and 2,766 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Ambipom only comes from evolving a Shiny Aipom. The first Shiny in the family appeared on May 7, 2019.
- Aipom
- Shadow
Ambipom in competitive play.
Ambipom is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #803 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Ambipom.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ambipom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Ambipom?
Ambipom is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Ambipom weak to?
Ambipom takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Ambipom resistant to?
Ambipom is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Ambipom evolve?
Ambipom evolves from Aipom (Know Double Hit move, level up). Ambipom is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Ambipom from?
Ambipom was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0424.
What are Ambipom's base stats?
Ambipom has HP 75, Attack 100, Defense 66, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 66, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 482.
What are Ambipom's abilities?
Ambipom can have the abilities Technician, Pickup, plus the Hidden Ability Skill Link.
Is Ambipom legendary or mythical?
No. Ambipom is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Ambipom's best stat?
Ambipom's highest base stat is Speed at 115, which ranks 4th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Ambipom good?
Ambipom has a base stat total of 482, the 401st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 37th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Ambipom as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Ambipom is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Ambipom vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Ambipom | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 77 | -2 |
| Attack | 100 | 74 | +26 |
| Defense | 66 | 60 | +6 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 59 | +1 |
| Special Defense | 66 | 64 | +2 |
| Speed | 115 | 69 | +46 |
| Total | 482 | 403 | +79 |
Ambipom appears in 18 games.
Every mainline release where Ambipom is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Ambipom.
Every main-series game Ambipom is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableTradeNot in the game
- ScarletTrade
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- TradeTera Raid Battle Search (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
- VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveAipom (Level up knowing Double Hit)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Aipom Hill, Hideaway Bay (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Space-time distortions
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes, near Icebound Falls, near Arena's Approach, near Avalugg's Legacy, Heart's Crag, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Plains (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveAipom (Level up knowing Double Hit)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Excadrill in Accumula Town
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveAipom (Level up knowing Double Hit)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Ambipom appears in 34 episodes.
From DP060 (2007-12-20) through HZ031 (2023-12-01).
TCG Pocket appearances
Ambipom in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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