Enter sheep to the ever growing Pokémon universe. Ampharos and its evolutionary family is another example of thoughtful Pokémon design. Mareep is a precious tuft of wool, cute and conductive. The electric typing suits this species. Flaaffy received a haircut and learned to walk on two feet, but still maintains a headful of wool. And Ampharos stands tall fully sheared, electrically charged and luminous. Ampharos is a combination of ampere (a measure of electrical current) and pharos (Greek for lighthouse). The etymology is calculated and deliberate. I like to imagine the creators were inspired by the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the ancient Egyptian wonder. Ampharos’s black stripes are also reminiscent of ancient Egypt. In Johto, Glitter Lighthouse shines brightly over the ocean by the power of Ampharos. Keep on illuminating those darkened shores.
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