01Card Stats

Basic EX

HP 170

TypeLightning

RarityRare Holo EX

IllustratorEske Yoshinob

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●●

SetAncient Origins

Released2015

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo EX
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
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

Holo	~$3.47 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Ampharos — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #181).
Required for any complete Ampharos master set across eras.
Collectors of the Ancient Origins set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Basic EX Ampharos with 170 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Thunder Rod Cost: Colorless

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 Cost: Lightning + Lightning + Colorless + Colorless · 100 damage

This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Weakness: Fighting ×2
Resistance: Metal -20
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.

Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.

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