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Ampharos
Lightning Pokémon Rare Holo Lost Thunder
Card profile
Card year
2018
Nov 2, 2018
Set release
LOT
Lost Thunder · Sun & Moon
Catalog appearances
23
19 sets · 2000-2026
Pokemon debut
Generation II
Johto · 1999
Evolution
Card details
Released
Nov 2, 2018
Year
2018
Series
Sun & Moon
Set size
214 / 240
Card number
#78 of 214
Stage
Stage 2
National Dex
#181
Artist
Satoshi Shirai
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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
$5.43
BW Black Star Promos
Mar 1, 2011 · #BW67 · Promo
$29.73
Call of Legends
Feb 9, 2011 · #23 · Rare
$17.97
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Feb 10, 2010 · #105 · Rare Prime
$58.24
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Feb 10, 2010 · #14 · Rare
$10.93
Platinum
Feb 11, 2009 · #1 · Rare Holo
$27.82
POP Series 7
Mar 1, 2008 · #1 · Rare
$19.58
Secret Wonders
Nov 1, 2007 · #1 · Rare Holo
$36.76
Unseen Forces
Aug 1, 2005 · #1 · Rare Holo
$109.99
Aquapolis
Jan 15, 2003 · #H1 · Rare Holo
$76.75
38 total CardsCloud cards share National Dex #181.
Abilities
Unseen Flash
Ability
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put 2 Lightning Energy cards from your hand in the Lost Zone. If you do, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Attacks
Split Bomb
LL
This attack does 50 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat cost
●●
Market value
TCGPlayer Reverse Holo
$1.03
Price history
Flavor text
The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Legality
Unlimited
Legal
Expanded
Legal