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Ampharos
Expedition Base Set 34/165 • rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 34/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $29.84
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may take a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon and attach it to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Ampharos is affected by a Special Condition.
You may discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack's base damage is 80 instead of 40.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Ampharos card, numbered 34/165, was released as part of the Expedition Base Set in 2002. This set marked a significant shift for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as it introduced the e-Reader compatibility feature, which allowed players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance to unlock data, minigames, or Pokedex entries. It was the first main expansion to feature this technology, reflecting a broader effort by The Pokémon Company to integrate digital connectivity into the physical card experience during the early 2000s.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational illustrator in the Pokémon franchise known for his distinct painterly style. Arita’s depiction of Ampharos emphasizes the creature's serene yet powerful presence within a soft, atmospheric environment, moving away from the more aggressive battle-focused illustrations seen in earlier sets. The card was generally well-received by collectors for its technical innovation and Arita’s evocative aesthetic, cementing its place as a recognizable staple of the early e-Card series era.
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