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Ampharos
Lightning Pokémon Rare Chaos Rising Regulation J
Card profile
Card year
2026
May 22, 2026
Set release
CRI
Chaos Rising · Mega Evolution
Catalog appearances
23
19 sets · 2000-2026
Pokemon debut
Generation II
Johto · 1999
Evolution
Card details
Released
May 22, 2026
Year
2026
Series
Mega Evolution
Set size
86 / 122
Card number
#29 of 86
Stage
Stage 2
National Dex
#181
Artist
CHORISO
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Screen appearances
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Catalog appearances
Chaos Rising
May 22, 2026 · #29 · Rare
No quote
Chaos Rising
May 22, 2026 · #90 · Illustration Rare
No quote
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Jan 1, 2023 · #109 · Promo
$1.53
Evolving Skies
Aug 27, 2021 · #56 · Rare
$0.45
Chilling Reign
Jun 18, 2021 · #49 · Rare
$0.36
Darkness Ablaze
Aug 14, 2020 · #57 · Rare
$0.58
Lost Thunder
Nov 2, 2018 · #78 · Rare Holo
$2.10
Steam Siege
Aug 3, 2016 · #40 · Rare Holo
$1.61
Dragons Exalted
Aug 15, 2012 · #40 · Rare Holo
$2.84
BW Black Star Promos
Mar 1, 2011 · #BW67 · Promo
$29.73
Call of Legends
Feb 9, 2011 · #23 · Rare
$5.71
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Feb 10, 2010 · #105 · Rare Prime
$15.13
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Feb 10, 2010 · #14 · Rare
$9.17
Platinum
Feb 11, 2009 · #1 · Rare Holo
$8.79
POP Series 7
Mar 1, 2008 · #1 · Rare
$9.80
Secret Wonders
Nov 1, 2007 · #1 · Rare Holo
$15.54
Unseen Forces
Aug 1, 2005 · #1 · Rare Holo
$23.88
Aquapolis
Jan 15, 2003 · #H1 · Rare Holo
$69.75
38 total CardsCloud cards share National Dex #181.
Abilities
Synchro Pulse
Ability
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).
Attacks
Flashing Bolt
LC
140 During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Flashing Bolt.
Battle stats
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
●●
Market value
Flavor text
The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Legality
Standard
Legal
Unlimited
Legal
Expanded
Legal