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Ampharos
Neo Genesis 1/111 • holo-rare
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Number
- 1/111
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $95.64
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
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Where it came from
The Ampharos card, numbered 1/111, was the marquee holographic pull from the Neo Genesis expansion, released in Japan in late 1999 and internationally in 2000. This set marked a significant milestone in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as it was the first to introduce Generation II Pokémon from the Johto region, signaling a transition from the original Base Set era into a more complex mechanical landscape.
The illustration for this card was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized his signature watercolor-influenced aesthetic to bring Ampharos to life, focusing on a clean, classic composition that emphasized the creature’s distinct electric-type traits. As the first card in the set, it was widely recognized by collectors for its status as a foundational entry in the Neo series.
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