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Ampharos
Aquapolis H1/147 • holo-rare
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Number
- H1/147
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- €179.94
- Artist
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
If you have any Benched Pokémon and if there are any basic Energy cards attached to Ampharos, take 1 of those Energy cards and attach it to 1 of those Pokémon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Ampharos card from the Aquapolis set, released in 2003, represents a significant moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's history. As part of the e-Card Series, it introduced the 'e-Reader' technology, which allowed players to scan the card with a Game Boy Advance peripheral to unlock digital content. This release was the final collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and The Pokémon Company, marking the end of an era before the licensing returned exclusively to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International.
The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou, a prolific illustrator whose style often emphasizes the character's personality through clean lines and vibrant energy. The design features a holographic pattern that defines the early 2000s aesthetic of the series. While collectors prize it for its status as a 'Crystal' type variant or simply for its high-quality illustration, the card is remembered for its intricate border design and the unique gameplay mechanics that were intended to bridge the gap between physical card play and digital gaming interaction.
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