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Ampharos
#56/237 in Evolving Skies, Rare, Lightning, illustrated by Saya Tsuruta.
- Card number
- #56/237
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- English
- Release date
- August 27, 2021
- Illustrator
- Saya Tsuruta
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Collector Notes
Ampharos
Ampharos appears in the English print of Evolving Skies, released on August 27, 2021. Ampharos is a rare rarity. The Evolving Skies set contains 237 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Saya Tsuruta.
Collector Insights
Ampharos is a Lightning-type Pokémon from the Sword & Shield series, featured in the Evolving Skies set. It has an HP of 150 and a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. The card's flavor text describes its tail as a bright beacon prized by sailors, reflecting its historical significance. Ampharos has no resistances but is weak to Fighting-type attacks with double damage. Its abilities include two attacks: Thunder Shock and Electron Crush. Thunder Shock costs one Lightning energy and deals 40 damage, flipping a coin to potentially paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon. Electron Crush requires three Lightning and one Colorless energy, dealing 100+ damage, with an additional 120 damage if three Lightning Energy are discarded. The card is numbered 56, marked as Rare, and illustrated by artist Saya Tsuruta.
Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.
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