Shin-ichi Yoshida
Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.
“The card depicts Ampharos standing gracefully amidst a starry night sky, its bright yellow body contrasting beautifully against the deep blues and greens of the background. With its gentle expression and poised stance, Ampharos seems to embody a sense of calm and reassurance in its environment. The twinkling stars create a magical atmosphere, suggesting that this moment is one of serenity and connection to the natural world. It captures a fleeting glimpse of Ampharos's role as a guiding light in the darkness.”
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. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Reflect Energy
If you have any Benched Pokémon and if there are any basic Energy cards attached to Ampharos, take 1 of those Energy cards and attach it to 1 of those Pokémon.
