Ampharos V
Vivid Voltage

#171 Ampharos V - Vivid Voltage (swsh4)

Ampharos V is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 210 HP, featured in the Sword & Shield series as part of the Vivid Voltage set released on November 13, 2020. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card and is illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki. The Pokémon has a retreat cost of three Colorless energy and no resistances, making it weak to Fighting-type attacks with a ×2 multiplier. Ampharos V possesses two attacks: Dazzle Blast, which costs one Lightning and one Colorless energy to deal 50 damage and induce confusion on the opponent’s Active Pokémon, and Damaging Spark, requiring two Lightning and one Colorless energy to strike for 120 damage while also affecting Benched Pokémon with damage counters. The latter attack bypasses Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon, dealing an additional 30 damage to each affected target. A unique rule states that if Ampharos V is Knocked Out, the opponent forfeits two Prize cards. The card bears the regulation mark D and is numbered 171 in its set, with a Pokédex number of 181. Its design emphasizes high offensive potential through its dual attacks and strategic interactions with the opponent’s bench.