Ampharos-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ampharos-GX from the Team Up set is a Rare Ultra card with a robust 240 HP. Numbered 163, it features the powerful attack Impact Bolt and stands out for its impressive stats and design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Card Number: sm9-163
• Set Code: sm9
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Evolves From: Flaaffy
• Rules: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Ampharos-GX appears in the Team Up set, identified as card number 163. Its rarity is Rare Ultra.

Attacks

• Power Recharge: retrieves all Electropower cards from the discard pile.
• Impact Bolt: a high-damage attack that requires discarding all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos-GX.
• Electrical-GX: a GX attack that lets you search your deck for up to seven Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Ampharos-GX card. It is uniquely identified by its set code (sm9), card number (163), and illustrator (5ban Graphics). The card’s regulation mark and release date remain unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Ampharos-GX card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Ampharos-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra rarity, handling with clean hands and storing in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Ampharos-GX debuts as a powerful Lightning-type Stage 2 GX card with versatile attacks and high HP, making it a notable addition to the Sun & Moon series. Its unique GX attack allows for strategic deck searching, enhancing gameplay options.