Ampharos-GX Collector’s Guide (Team Up #43)

Character Intro

Ampharos-GX is a Rare Holo GX from the Team Up set, numbered 43. With a hefty 240 HP, it’s a durable Lightning-type that stands out for its impactful attack, Impact Bolt, giving it strategic value for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Evolves From: Flaaffy
• GX Rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Ampharos-GX is from the Sun & Moon Team Up expansion (set code sm9-43).

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: Search your deck for up to seven Pokémon.
• Abilities: None.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Ampharos-GX. Key identifiers include:
– Card number: 43
– Set code: sm9
– Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
– Rarity: Rare Holo GX
– Typing/Subtypes: Lightning; Stage 2, GX

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Ampharos-GX card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should note the Pokémon-GX rule that grants the opponent two Prize cards if Ampharos-GX is Knocked Out.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holofoil and 5ban Graphics artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collector value. Use a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduces Ampharos-GX as a powerful Lightning-type Stage 2 GX with versatile attacks and a high HP pool. It fits well into Lightning-themed decks and offers strategic GX attack options for deck searching.