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Dark Ampharos
Neo Destiny 1/105 • holo-rare
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 1/105
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $133.94
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
Whenever your opponent attaches an Energy card from his or her hand to a Pokémon, this power does 10 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.) This power stops working if you have more than 1 Dark Ampharos in play or while Dark Ampharos is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Dark Ampharos or this attack does nothing.
Its brightly lit tail can be seen for miles in the dark, even by ships on the sea.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Ampharos was released in 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, the fourth and final set in the Neo series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is notable for introducing 'Light' and 'Dark' Pokémon, a design choice intended to reflect the moral alignment and evolution of creatures within the game's narrative. As the lead card of the set, Dark Ampharos represents the maturation of the Johto region's Pokédex during a period when the game was shifting toward more complex, synergy-focused mechanics.
The card features the distinct, high-contrast illustration style characteristic of the era, emphasizing the moody, shadow-laden aesthetic of the 'Dark' sub-type. It was illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida, who worked frequently on the Neo-era sets to provide a darker, more dramatic look for evolved Pokémon. Upon its release, it was well-received by players and collectors alike, particularly for its 'Gigavolt' attack, which served as a staple for Lightning-type decks throughout the competitive landscape of the early 2000s.
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