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Ampharos ex card from the SVP Black Star Promos set
Illustration by PLANETA Tsuji. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon ex

Ampharos ex

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A high power Ampharos that trades safety for massive damage.

Lightning330 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

It has 330 hit points and evolves from Flaaffy.

It can deal 140 or more damage by discarding two energy cards.

Signature attack

Thunderstrike Tail

You may discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon to have this attack do 100 more damage. (140+ damage)

The Thunderstrike Tail attack costs three energy to use. You may discard two energy from Ampharos ex to add 100 extra damage, making it a very strong finisher in the right moment.

Attacks

L
Electro Ball60
LCC
Thunderstrike Tail140+

You may discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon to have this attack do 100 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that focus on dealing quick damage. It works best when you have plenty of Lightning energy cards to support its attacks.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Strong finisher
  • Good HP total
Watch out for
  • Vulnerable to Fighting types
  • Risk of losing two prizes
  • Requires specific energy
Pro tip

Use the extra damage only when you need to win quickly or secure a prize card.

From the Pokédex

Ampharos glows with stored electricity and can light up entire stadiums during matches.

Note for the parent

Remember that if your child's Ampharos ex is knocked out, their opponent gets two prize cards instead of one.

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