Ampharos – POP Series 7 (#1)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ampharos (#1) is a Rare card from POP - POP Series 7 released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Cluster Bolt attack (70 damage), You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any Energy cards attached to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $9.80, Cardmarket average sale is €1.90, Floor listings start near €2.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $9.80
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.09
- Recent low listing: €2.00
Card Details
- Set
- POP Series 7
- Card Number
- 1
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +30
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Jamming
After your opponent plays a Supporter card from his or her hand, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Jamming Poké-Body each turn.
Attacks & Strategy
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Cluster Bolt
[Lightning, Colorless, Colorless]
— 70
You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any Energy cards attached to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ampharos from POP Series 7 (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Ampharos 1 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Ampharos's Cluster Bolt deals 70 damage for Lightning + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to ...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting +30 • Resistant to Metal -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Ampharos Cards
Looking for other Ampharos cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POP Series 7 #1 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $7.02 |
�📦 POP Series 7 Set Context
This Ampharos is part of the POP Series 7 expansion , released as part of the POP series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Ampharos card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from POP Series 7 are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Ampharos 1 was released in 2008 in the POP Series 7 expansion. This set is part of the POP series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: POP Series 7 is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Ampharos have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Ampharos card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Ampharos works best in Lightning type decks.