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Ampharos

Card 29/86

Modern 2026 Chaos Rising Ampharos — current-era print run.

Chaos RisingSet
2026Released
RareRarity
CHORISOIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Flaaffy)
HP 160
TypeLightning
RarityRare
IllustratorCHORISO
WeaknessFighting ×2
Retreat●●
SetChaos Rising
Released2026

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
Foiling
Promo-style finish — see set notes for specifics.
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

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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 Chaos Rising set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Ampharos with 160 HP; top attack near 140 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: 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).

Flashing Bolt Cost: Lightning + Colorless · 140 damage

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Flashing Bolt.

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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