Ampharos-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ampharos-GX from the Team Up set is a Rare Rainbow card numbered 185. This striking Pokémon boasts 240 HP and features the powerful attack Impact Bolt. Its vibrant design makes it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 2, GX (Evolves from Flaaffy)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Rarity: Rare Rainbow
• Set Code: sm9
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Card ID: sm9-185
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Ampharos-GX appears in the Team Up set (sm9) as card number 185. It is a Rare Rainbow variant, distinguished by its shimmering foil treatment. The card features three attacks:
– Power Recharge: recovers Electropower cards from the discard pile.
– Impact Bolt: a high-damage attack that requires discarding all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos-GX.
– Electrical-GX: allows the player to search their deck for up to seven Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. Key identifiers include its card number (185), set code (sm9), and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The card’s rarity as a Rare Rainbow and its Stage 2, GX subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Ampharos-GX card follows the Pokémon-GX rule: when it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant Rare Rainbow foil and maintain card condition, store Ampharos-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Ampharos-GX appears as a powerful Lightning-type Stage 2 GX card with a unique combination of energy recovery and high-damage attacks, highlighted by its Rare Rainbow foil finish. Specific release date information is unknown.