Ampharos

Ampharos (デンリュウ Denryu) is a -type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation II. It evolves from Flaaffy and is the final evolution of Mareep.

Appearance
Ampharos appears to be a tall, yellow sheep Pokémon who has black stripes on its ears, neck, and tail. Ampharos also has a red orb on its forehead and tail that has the ability to glow. Ampharos also has white belly underneath it that ends at the bottom.

Special Abilities
Ampharos has the ability Static and the hidden ability Plus. Static allows the opponent with a 30% chance of paralysis when they hit Ampharos with a Physical move. Plus expands Special Attack by 50% when in the party with a Pokémon with the ability Minus.

In Anime
Jasmine has an Ampharos in the anime called Sparkle. Watt also has an Ampharos in the Anime. McCauley also has an Ampharos that appears in AG148: A Chip Off the Old Brock. Karsten has an Ampharos that appears in DP028: Drifloon On the Wind. An Ampharos also appears in DP091: One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!. An Ampharos also appears in DP130: Frozen on the Tracks! operating the train.

Origin
Ampharos appears to be based off a sheep lacking fur. Its name comes from amp is a measure of electrical current. Pharos is the Greek word for lighthouse.

Trivia

 * Ampharos and Lanturn share the same species, both being known as the Light Pokémon.
 * Despite Ampharos having the ability to glow its tail, it cannot learn Tail Glow.
 * Ampharos and its pre-evolutions are the only -types to learn Power Gem.