01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Flaaffy)

HP 100

TypeLightning

RarityRare

IllustratorAtsuko Nishida

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●●

SetExpedition Base Set

Released2002

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	~$21 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$21 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Early-2000s Expedition Base Set printing with vintage collector appeal.
Ampharos — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #181).
Required for any complete Ampharos master set across eras.
Collectors of the Expedition Base Set set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 2 Ampharos with 100 HP; top attack around 40 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Energy Connect

As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may take a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon and attach it to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Ampharos is affected by a Special Condition.

Lightning Strike Cost: Lightning + Lightning + Colorless + Colorless · 40 damage

You may discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack's base damage is 80 instead of 40.

Weakness: Fighting ×2
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Ampharos PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

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