Ampharos – Team Rocket Returns (#2)
Ampharos Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (2004) — card #2. Released in 2004 as part of the EX series, Team Rocket Returns introduced Ampharos in Rare Holo rarity. This Rare Holo print by Emi Miwa features Lightning / Darkness typing. The artwork by Emi Miwa showcases Ampharos's distinctive Lightning and Darkness, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 120 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare Holo card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Ampharos or Team Rocket Returns completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 2. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €22.78, trending up (~10.5%) over 7 days
Card overview
Ampharos Rare Holo card from Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004) — card #2 illustrated by Emi Miwa. It’s a Stage 2 Lightning / Darkness type with 120 HP. Key attacks include Ram (30) and Shock Bolt (70) and the ability Darkest Impulse. Weak to Fighting ×2; retreat cost 2. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A EX era rare holo print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns
- Card No.: 2
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Emi Miwa
- HP: 120
- Type: Lightning, Darkness
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 2
- Prices: €20.61 (Cardmarket) · $58.81 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: holofoil, reverseHolofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Ram [Colorless, Colorless] — 30
- Shock Bolt [Lightning, Colorless, Colorless] — 70: Discard all Lightning Energy attached to Dark Ampharos.
- Weaknesses: Fighting ×2
- Retreat: 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Rules
- This Pokémon is both Lightning Darkness type.
Abilities
- Darkest Impulse: As long as Dark Ampharos is in play, whenever your opponent plays an Evolution card from his or her hand to evolve 1 of his or her Pokémon, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Darkest Impulse Poké-Body each turn.
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