Pooka
Ampharos
#83/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Rare, 100 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Card number
- #83/128
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 100 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- December 1, 2001
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Original name
- デンリュウ
Browse the rest of Base Expansion Pack
Collector Notes
Ampharos
Ampharos appears in the Japanese print of Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. Ampharos is a rare rarity and 100 HP. The Base Expansion Pack set contains 128 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.
Collector Insights
Ampharos is a Pokémon with 100 HP featured in the Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. It is a Rare card numbered 83 in the set, illustrated by artist Atsuko Nishida. The card’s sole attack, Lightning Strike, requires four Energy costs—two Lightning and two Colorless—to deal 40 damage. A unique effect allows the player to discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos, increasing the attack’s base damage to 80 instead of 40. This ability provides a strategic advantage by leveraging Energy discard for enhanced output. The card’s design emphasizes its electric-type theme through its attack mechanics and energy interaction. As part of the Base Expansion Pack, it represents an early expansion of the Pokémon TCG’s card pool. Its rarity and release date place it within the foundational era of the series, offering collectors a glimpse into its original context.
Explore More Collector Hubs
Compare this card against live trending cards, current most popular cards, and most collected cards in Japanese. Use these hubs to spot momentum shifts before your next trade or listing update.