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Ampharos
Unseen Forces 1/115 • holo-rare
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 1/115
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $109.99
- Artist
- Kyoko Umemoto
What it does
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Ampharos is affected by a Special Condition.
You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Confused.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in August 2005 as part of the EX Unseen Forces expansion, this card showcases Ampharos as a rare holographic inclusion. The set was designed to focus heavily on Johto-region Pokémon, utilizing a distinct aesthetic that often featured intricate, foil-patterned backgrounds meant to catch the light during gameplay. At the time of release, this set was well-regarded by the trading card game community for its inclusion of the popular Pokémon-ex mechanic and for bridging the gap between the older Expedition-era card designs and the modern era of the game.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s design approach for this card emphasizes the character's static, stoic posture, a trademark of his earlier rendering style. The card was received positively by players for its utility in competitive play during the 2005-2006 season, specifically for its 'Conductivity' Poké-Power, which allowed players to accelerate energy attachment, making it a functional staple in electric-type decks of that era.
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