Ampharos #49 from Wind from the Sea - Rare Holo - Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida
Lightning

Ampharos

#49/90 in Wind from the Sea, Rare Holo, 100 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida.

Card number
#49/90
Rarity
Rare Holo
HP
100 HP
Type
Lightning
Language
Japanese
Release date
May 24, 2002
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 holo 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 a single Lightning Energy and deals 20 damage, with a 50% chance to paralyze the defending Pokémon. The second attack, Reflect Energy, requires two Lightning and one Colorless Energy, dealing 50 damage while allowing the player to transfer a basic Energy card from Ampharos to a Benched Pokémon with attached Energy. The card is part of the Wind from the Sea set, released on May 24, 2002, and was illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. It carries a Rare Holo rarity and is numbered 49 in its set. The card’s abilities emphasize energy manipulation and strategic resource distribution. Its design reflects themes of electrical power and tactical adaptability. The artwork and mechanics align with the set’s focus on elemental interactions and Pokémon evolution. This card provides players with options for both direct damage and energy management.

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