Ambipom
Ambipom is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0424 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Long Tail Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 20.3 kg (44.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Technician 2. Pickup Skill Link (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0064 (Diamond/Pearl) 0064 (Platinum) 0124 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0369 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0064 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0079 (Legends: Arceus) 0048 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 100 (higher than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 169 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 66 | 123 | 254 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 66 | 123 | 254 | |
| Speed | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Total | 482 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Ambipom changes
- In Generation 4, Ambipom has a base experience yield of 186.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship. |
| Platinum | Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, AMBIPOM rarely uses its hands. |
| HeartGold | They live on large trees. They are said to communicate by connecting their tails to those of others. |
| SoulSilver | It is very difficult to dodge the consecutive strikes of its two tails. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Split into two, the tails are so adept at handling and doing things, Ambipom rarely uses its hands. |
| X Omega Ruby |
They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | To eat, it deftly shucks nuts with its two tails. It rarely uses its arms now. |
| Shining Pearl | They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship. |
| Legends: Arceus | To affirm their kinship, members of this species will form a ring by linking their newly doubled tails together. On rare occasions, humans have been accepted into such rings. |
Moves learned by Ambipom
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Ambipom learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 11 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 22 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 25 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 29 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 32 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| 36 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 43 | Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 |
Egg moves
Ambipom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Ambipom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 67 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 80 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 102 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 212 | Triple Axel | Ice | 20 | 90 | |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 229 | Upper Hand | Fighting | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Ambipom learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Ambipom can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Ambipom sprites
- See all Ambipom sprites
Where to find Ambipom
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Aipom |
|---|---|
| Black White |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Accumula Town |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Aipom |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Plains |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Aipom |
| Legends: Arceus | Aipom Hill, Arena's Approach, Avalanche Slopes, Heart's Crag, Hideaway Bay |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Ambipom questions
Other languages
| English | Ambipom |
|---|---|
| Japanese | エテボース (Eteboth) |
| German | Ambidiffel |
| French | Capidextre |
| Italian | Ambipom |
| Spanish | Ambipom |
| Korean | 겟핸보숭 (gethaenbosung) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 双尾怪手 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 雙尾怪手 |
| English |
Long Tail Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | おながポケモン |
| German | Langschweif-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Longqueue |
| Italian | Pokémon Lungacoda |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cola Larga |
| Korean | 긴꼬리포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 长尾宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 長尾寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ambi-
- prefix meaning ‘both’
- palm
- referring to hand
- pom-pom
- cheerleading decoration


