Ampharos 40/114
Set: Steam Siege
Released: Aug 3, 2016
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About Ampharos
The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #181
- Card Number 40/114
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKanako Eo
- Release Date03/08/2016
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Steam Siege
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points140 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Resistance
Metal -20 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Ability:
Shocking Light
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put 3 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon-EX.
Attacks
- Gigavolt80+



Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage. If tails, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Ampharos sitting quietly by a moonlit sea, its glowing tail tip illuminating the night as a ship sails in the distance beneath a starry sky and wispy clouds.
Playability Overview
Ampharos offers strategic chip damage against EX Pokémon with its ability, while its attack provides a versatile mix of strong damage or paralysis to disrupt opponents.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric DreamsThis Ampharos card exudes an electrifying charm! The vivid yellows and subtle blues make it pop, ideal for a page themed around dynamic energy. It would pair perfectly with other Electric-types that feature unique abilities, especially those with a strong visual impact like Zekrom or Raikou.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric Field / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Paralysis / Shock Tactics

































