Ampharos

Ampharos

Selected Masterpiece • 1/17
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $9.96
POP Series 7 POP 2008
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card shows Ampharos standing in a serene environment, its tail radiating a warm, inviting glow that brightens the area around it. This moment captures Ampharos as a steadfast presence, embodying both tranquility and strength. Its gentle expression reflects a deep bond with its surroundings, creating a sense of comfort and safety. In this scene, Ampharos serves as a guiding light, quietly watching over its realm.”

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.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Lightning
Era
POP
Release
01/03/2008

Cluster Bolt

70

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.)

Weakness
+30
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost