Ampharos
Boosts damage when you have the same hand size as your opponent.
What this card does
When you and your opponent have the same number of cards in hand, this Pokémon's attacks do 80 more damage to the Active Pokémon.
However, once used during a turn, it can't be used again until the next turn.
Synchro Pulse
If you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, attacks used by this Pokémon do 80 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Ampharos' ability makes it particularly effective when you're evenly matched with your opponent in hand size, significantly increasing its offensive power without overcommitting to one attack.
Attacks
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Flashing Bolt.
Abilities
If you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, attacks used by this Pokémon do 80 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in control decks where maintaining a balanced hand is key, or against opponents who rely on having more cards in their hand.
- •Boosts damage output
- •Flexible playstyle
- •Can't be used twice per turn
- •Depends on having a balanced hand size
Use Ampharos' ability to gain an advantage when you're confident your opponent has a similar number of cards in their hand.
Ampharos can store up to 10,000 volts in its body, enough power to light up the night sky.
Consider pairing Ampharos with cards that help manage your hand size for maximum effect.
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