Kouki Saitou
Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.
“The card depicts Ampharos standing confidently against a backdrop of twinkling stars, its tail glowing with a bright light. This moment captures the Pokémon in a serene yet powerful stance, as if it’s channeling energy from the cosmos. The gentle illumination from its tail adds a sense of warmth and reassurance, reminiscent of old tales where its light guided travelers. In this snapshot, Ampharos embodies both a guardian and a beacon in its world.”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Cluster Bolt
You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any Energy cards attached to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
