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Ampharos HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
Card · HeartGold & SoulSilver · 2010

Ampharos

$41.34 Latest known market value January 18, 2026
Rare Prime Lightning
Curatorial Commentary

The card depicts Ampharos standing confidently, its body illuminated by a soft glow that suggests a nighttime setting. The gentle light emanating from its red orbs creates a serene atmosphere, as if it is a guardian of the night, ready to protect its surroundings. The background hints at a tranquil landscape, with shadows that evoke a sense of calm and safety. In this moment, Ampharos embodies both strength and serenity, inviting viewers to appreciate the quiet beauty of its world.

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Catalogue plate № 105/123
Identity
PokémonAmpharos
TypeLightning
RarityRare Prime
StageStage 2, Prime
Authorship
IllustratorKent Kanetsuna
Year2010
Plate №105/123
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionCentral FocusSimple Background
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 140
Stage Stage 2, Prime · evolves from Flaaffy
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -20
Retreat
Lightning Crush 40+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 40 more damage. If tails, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.