Ryo Ueda
Ryo Ueda has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2023, spanning more than 400 illustrations. Work appears across EX, XY, and Sword & Shield, with a digital, action-forward approach that favors focused framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.
“The card depicts Ampharos-EX standing confidently, surrounded by a dramatic backdrop of swirling clouds and flashes of lightning. Its bright yellow body contrasts beautifully with the darker tones of the stormy sky, giving it an aura of power and majesty. This moment captures Ampharos as a guardian of the electric realm, poised to unleash its energy in a dazzling display. The scene evokes a sense of anticipation, as if something electrifying is about to happen.”
Editorial & Data
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Thunder Rod
Look at the top 4 cards of your deck and attach as many Lightning Energy cards you find there as you like to this Pokémon. Shuffle the other cards back into your deck.
Sparkling Tail
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
