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Ampharos
HeartGold & SoulSilver 14/123 • rare
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 14/123
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $7.11
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Flip a coin. If tails, Ampharos does 20 damage to itself.
The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Ampharos card, numbered 14/123, was released in the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion in 2010. This set marked a significant milestone in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as it was the first to feature Pokémon from the Johto region following the highly anticipated release of the HeartGold and SoulSilver video games on the Nintendo DS. The set was designed to capture the nostalgia of the original Gold and Silver era while introducing new mechanics, such as the prominent Pokémon Prime cards.
The artwork for this particular card was provided by illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual identity of the franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s approach for this series emphasized a clean, classic aesthetic that remained faithful to the series' roots. Upon release, the card was well-received by collectors who appreciated its inclusion as a rare-tier holo in a set that successfully bridged the gap between long-term enthusiasts and a new generation of players.
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