Ampharos #1 from Aquapolis - Rare - Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida
Lightning

Ampharos

#1/182 in Aquapolis, Rare, 100 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida.

Card number
#1/182
Rarity
Rare
HP
100 HP
Type
Lightning
Language
English
Release date
January 15, 2003
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Collector Notes

Ampharos

Ampharos appears in the English print of Aquapolis, released on January 15, 2003. Ampharos is a rare rarity and 100 HP. The Aquapolis set contains 182 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Shin-ichi Yoshida.

Collector Insights

Ampharos is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP, featured in the Aquapolis set released in 2003. It has a retreat cost of two Colorless energy and no resistances, making it vulnerable to Fighting-type attacks with double damage. The card includes two attacks: Thundershock, which costs one Lightning energy to deal 20 damage and has a 50% chance to paralyze the defending Pokémon, and Reflect Energy, requiring two Lightning and one Colorless energy to deal 50 damage while allowing the player to transfer a basic Energy card from Ampharos to a Benched Pokémon. Its design is attributed to artist Shin-ichi Yoshida, and it holds a rarity of Rare. The card’s theme color is a warm gold tone, matching its Lightning typing. Ampharos is numbered 1 in its series and is part of the E-Card line. The card’s rules and weaknesses are clearly defined without additional features or abilities.

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