Dark Ampharos

Dark Ampharos

Selected Masterpiece • 1/105
Market Price $239.98
Neo Destiny Neo 2002
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Dark Ampharos standing amidst a vivid backdrop of swirling energy, its bright yellow body contrasting against the deep blues and purples of the scene. With its tail glowing brightly, it exudes a sense of both power and mystery, as if it is harnessing the very forces of nature around it. The atmosphere feels charged, hinting at the electric potential of the Pokémon, while also suggesting a moment of calm before a storm of energy is unleashed. This snapshot captures Dark Ampharos in a dynamic yet ser”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Lightning
Era
Neo
Release
28/02/2002

Shock Bolt

50

Discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Dark Ampharos or this attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost