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Ampharos ex
Dragon 89/97 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Dragon
- Number
- 89/97
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $260.82
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
As long as Ampharos ex is in play, whenever your opponent attaches an Energy card to his or her Pokémon from hand, put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon. You can't put more than 1 damage counter even if there is more than 1 Ampharos ex in play.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Ampharos ex card was released as part of the Dragon expansion in 2003, marking a period of transition for the Pokémon Trading Card Game as it shifted to the EX series format. This era introduced the Pokémon-ex mechanic, which featured higher hit points and powerful attacks, balancing their increased strength with the risk of yielding two prize cards when defeated. The set drew inspiration from the theme of powerful Dragon-type Pokémon, bringing a sophisticated, metallic aesthetic to the card designs that distinguished them from the earlier Base Set era.
The card was illustrated by Hikaru Koike, who utilized the distinctive 3D-rendered style that became a hallmark of the early EX-series cards. By rendering Ampharos with a polished, sculptural quality against a stark, holographic foil background, Koike aimed to emphasize the electric and static energy inherent to the character. Upon its release, the card was highly regarded by competitive players for its 'Conductivity' Poke-Body, which allowed for efficient energy management, cementing its place as a staple of the competitive meta during the 2003-2004 tournament season.
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