Ampharos

Ampharos (Japanese: デンリュウ Denryu) is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Physiology
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.

Evolution
Ampharos is the evolved form of Flaaffy, as of level 30, and is the final evolutionary form of Mareep. It can evolve into its mega form in Pokémon X/Y, during battle.

In the anime
Jasmine has an Ampharos in the anime called Amphy. Watt also has an Ampharos in the anime. McCauley also has an Ampharos that appears in A Chip Off The Old Brock. Karsten has an Ampharos that appears in Drifloon On The Wind. An Ampharos also appears in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!. An Ampharos also appears in Frozen on Their Tracks! operating the train.

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; however, the move Signal Beam could be interpreted as its beacon.
 * Ampharos and its pre-evolutions are the only -types to learn Power Gem.

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