Dark Ampharos 2/109
Set: Team Rocket Returns
Released: Nov 1, 2004
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Darkness Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 57.0 packs (1.8%)
Evolves From:
Dark Flaaffy
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #181
- Card Number 2/109
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorEmi Miwa
- Release Date01/11/2004
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Team Rocket Returns
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning,
Darkness - Health Points120 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Darkest Impulse
As long as Dark Ampharos is in play, whenever your opponent plays an Evolution card from his or her hand to evolve 1 of his or her Pokémon, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Darkest Impulse Poké-Body each turn.
Attacks
- Ram30


- Shock Bolt70



Discard all Lightning Energy attached to Dark Ampharos.
Rules
- This Pokémon is both Lightning Darkness type.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Dark Ampharos emerging powerfully against a shimmering, cosmic backdrop, its bright yellow body glowing with electric energy as beams of light ripple through the dark, star-like patterns surrounding it.
Playability Overview
Dark Ampharos offers strategic control by punishing Evolution plays with damage, but its reliance on discarding Lightning Energy for its powerful attack limits its sustain and overall effectiveness in competitive decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric ShadowsThis card fits well as a centerpiece on a dark-themed electric page. The web-like background gives off a subtle, eerie vibe, so it works great with other Electric and Dark types or shadowy Pokémon with mysterious power. It helps anchor a moody, intense page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Intense / Dark / Shadow Power / Electric Type











