Ampharos 1/17
Set: POP Series 7
Released: Mar 1, 2008
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About Ampharos
The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #181
- Card Number 1/17
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKouki Saitou
- Release Date01/03/2008
- SeriesPOP
- Expansion POP Series 7
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points130 HP
- Weakness
Fighting +30
- Resistance
Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Lightning 
Fighting +30 
Metal -20 
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Jamming
After your opponent plays a Supporter card from his or her hand, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Jamming Poké-Body each turn.
Attacks
- Cluster Bolt70
You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any Energy cards attached to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Ampharos standing confidently on rocky terrain under a stormy sky, its tail glowing with a bright red orb as flashes of lightning illuminate the dark mountainous background.
Playability Overview
Ampharos Lv.52 offers strategic disruption with its Jamming ability and decent damage output, but its reliance on discarding Lightning energy for Cluster Bolt limits consistent offensive pressure.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Stormy MountainsThis Ampharos card fits well on a moody mountain-themed page. The dark clouds and lightning give off a stormy vibe, so pairing it with other Electric-types or rugged mountain Pokémon will make for a balanced, dynamic page. Use it near cards with dark or intense backgrounds.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Moody / Yellow / Thunderstorm / Signal Lights
