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Ampharos
#48/90 in Wind from the Sea, Rare, 100 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida.
- Card number
- #48/90
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 100 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- May 24, 2002
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
- Original name
- デンリュウ
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Collector Notes
Ampharos
Ampharos appears in the Japanese print of Wind from the Sea, released on May 24, 2002. Ampharos is a rare rarity and 100 HP. The Wind from the Sea set contains 90 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Shin-ichi Yoshida.
Collector Insights
Ampharos is a Pokémon with 100 HP, featuring two distinct attacks. Its first attack, Thundershock, costs one Lightning energy and deals 20 damage, flipping a coin to potentially paralyze the defending Pokémon. The second attack, Reflect Energy, requires three energy costs—two Lightning and one Colorless—and deals 50 damage, allowing the player to transfer a basic Energy card from Ampharos to a benched Pokémon with attached Energy cards. The card was released as part of the Wind from the Sea set on May 24, 2002, and is classified as a Rare card with the number 48. Artist Shin-ichi Yoshida designed the illustration, contributing to its visual identity. The card’s abilities emphasize strategic energy management and defensive disruption. Its design aligns with the set’s thematic focus on elemental interactions and competitive play. Ampharos serves as a versatile Pokémon with balanced offensive and utility capabilities.
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