Ampharos-GX 185/181
Set: Team Up
Released: Feb 1, 2019
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #181
- Card Number 185/181
- Card RarityRare Rainbow
- Illustrator5ban Graphics
- Release Date01/02/2019
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Team Up
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points240 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Resistance
Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Metal -20 
Attacks
- Power Recharge30
Put all Electropower cards from your discard pile into your hand.
- Impact Bolt150
Discard all Lightning Energy from this Pokémon.
- Electrical-GX
Search your deck for up to 7 Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Rules
- Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Ampharos glowing softly, bathed in a vibrant, rainbow-like light. Its gentle expression and outstretched limbs convey calm power amid a serene, ethereal ambiance.
Playability Overview
Ampharos GX offers strategic value by enabling energy recovery and large-scale hand replenishment but requires careful energy management and a longer setup due to its high retreat cost.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric DreamsThis Ampharos-GX card radiates a vibrant energy that makes it stand out. The rainbow hues bring a playful, whimsical feel, so I'd suggest pairing it with other Electric-type Pokémon that have a similar cheerful vibe. The shiny background can complement cards like Raichu or Zapdos, creating a lively electric page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric Field / Playful / Rainbow / Pokémon Team-Up / Power Surge
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