Ampharos V

Vivid Voltage 171/185 • ultra-rare

Set: Vivid Voltage
Number: 171/185
Rarity: Rare Ultra
Released: 2020
Energy type: Electric energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $7.80
Artist: PLANETA Mochizuki

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Market

What it's worth

$7.80market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$5.96 – $11.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Ampharos V is a notable inclusion in the Vivid Voltage set, capturing the Electric-type Pokémon in its powerful Ultra Rare form. Collectors value this card for its distinct full-art aesthetic, which showcases the character's signature design against the vibrant, stylized backgrounds characteristic of the era's Ultra Rare prints.

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Card face

What it does

210 HPBasicV

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyDazzle Blast50

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyDamaging Spark120

This attack also does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ampharos V 171/185 was released in 2020 as part of the Vivid Voltage expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As an Ultra Rare card, it represents the inclusion of the V mechanic, which was introduced to bring powerful, high-HP Pokémon into the modern competitive landscape of the game. The card draws on the popularity of the Electric-type Pokémon Ampharos, a fan favorite since its debut in the second generation of the franchise.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Ayaka Yoshida. Her design emphasizes the dynamic, high-energy nature of the character, utilizing the stylistic flair consistent with the Ultra Rare tier of the era. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its striking visual composition and its utility in decks leveraging Electric-type energy acceleration.

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Other printings

Others named Ampharos V

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Ampharos VVivid Voltage · #049/185 · ultra-rare · 2020$0.94

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About

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