Pokemon Guide
Mareep is an Electric-type Pokemon from the Johto region, known for its wool, stored electricity and evolution into Flaaffy and Ampharos. This guide covers Mareep’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Mareep guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Mareep is a wool-covered Electric-type Pokemon from Johto. Its fleece stores static electricity, and the bulb on its tail glows when it builds up a charge.
Competitive Overview
Mareep is usually an early-game or Little Cup style Pokemon rather than a standard competitive threat. Its best value comes from Electric-type attacks, paralysis support and evolving into Flaaffy and Ampharos.
Mareep’s biggest strengths are moves such as Thunderbolt, Discharge, Thunder Wave, Volt Switch, Power Gem and Cotton Guard. Its biggest issues are low Speed and a weakness to Ground-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Mareep, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Mareep
National Dex
#0179
Type
Electric
Species
Wool Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
17.2 lbs / 7.8 kg
7.8 kg
Abilities
Torrent, Flash Water
Mareep has modest early-stage stats with better Special Attack than Speed. It becomes more reliable after evolving into Flaaffy and Ampharos.
Mareep’s best moves usually focus on Electric-type damage, paralysis support and simple coverage. These are some of Mareep’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Electric-type attack with solid power and accuracy.
An Electric-type attack with a chance to paralyze the target.
A status move that can paralyze the target.
A pivot move that lets Mareep deal damage and switch out.
A special Rock-type coverage move that can hit Fire and Flying-type Pokemon.
A defensive setup move that sharply raises Defense.
A reliable Normal-type attack with a chance to paralyze the target.
A Fairy-type coverage move that can hit Dragon and Dark-type Pokemon.
Mareep can learn Electric, Rock, Grass, Normal, Fairy and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Mareep’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Mareep is an Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Electric, Flying and Steel-type moves, but leaves it weak to Ground-type moves.
Type
Electric
Weaknesses
Ground
Resistances
Electric, Flying and Steel
Immunity
None
Mareep’s abilities can punish contact with paralysis or support Plus-based double battle strategies when its hidden ability is available.
May paralyze an attacker that makes contact with Mareep.
Boosts Special Attack when an ally has Plus or Minus in double battles when this hidden ability is available.
Mareep evolves into Flaaffy, which evolves into Ampharos. The full Mareep evolution line is Mareep, Flaaffy and Ampharos.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Mareep at Level 15
Stage 3
Evolves from Flaaffy at Level 30
Mareep’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Mareep is found on early routes, ranches or through transfer.
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
 Pokemon WaterRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Found on early routes, ranch areas or transfer-supported locations. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolves from Mareep at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones. |
| Game | Where to Find Mareep |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Mareep. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Mareep is an Electric-type Pokemon.
Mareep is weak to Ground-type moves.
Mareep evolves into Flaaffy at Level 15. Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos at Level 30.
Mareep’s abilities are Static and Plus.
Mareep’s best moves often include Thunderbolt, Discharge, Thunder Wave, Volt Switch, Power Gem, Cotton Guard, Body Slam and Dazzling Gleam.
Mareep is useful during early-game play and becomes much stronger after evolving into Ampharos.
The most common way to get Mareep is to catch it on routes or ranch areas in games where it appears, or transfer it from another supported game.
Yes. Mareep can be found in Wild Zone 1 in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
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