Team Rocket's Ampharos
Ampharos counters your opponent's evolves with devastating damage.
What this card does
Whenever the opponent plays a Pokémon to evolve one of theirs, put 4 damage counters on that Pokémon.
This ability doesn't stack.
Darkest Impulse
Whenever your opponent plays a Pokémon from their hand to evolve 1 of their Pokémon, put 4 damage counters on that Pokémon. The effect of Darkest Impulse doesn't stack.
Darkest Impulse stops opponents from evolving their Pokémon by dealing significant damage, making it hard for them to set up strong attacks.
Attacks
Abilities
Whenever your opponent plays a Pokémon from their hand to evolve 1 of their Pokémon, put 4 damage counters on that Pokémon. The effect of Darkest Impulse doesn't stack.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in decks focused on stopping the opponent's setup and dealing early pressure.
- •Effective against evolving strategies
- •Uncommon to find, making it valuable
- •Only affects the first evolution of an opponent's Pokémon
- •No additional effects from Head Bolt attack
Use Darkest Impulse early in the game to disrupt your opponent's strategy and gain an advantage.
Ampharos can store up to 16,000 volts of electricity in its body.
This card can be a game-changer when used against decks that rely heavily on evolving Pokémon.
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