Ampharos – Unseen Forces (#1)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ampharos (#1) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Unseen Forces released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Kyoko Umemoto and the Miraculous Thunder attack (50 damage), You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Confused.. TCGplayer market price sits around $23.63, Cardmarket average sale is €3.67, Floor listings start near €2.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $23.63
- Cardmarket trend price: €10.56
- Recent low listing: €2.00
Card Details
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Card Number
- 1
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kyoko Umemoto
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Energy Connect
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Ampharos is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Miraculous Thunder
[Lightning, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50
You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Confused.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ampharos from Unseen Forces (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kyoko Umemoto.
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 Miraculous Thunder deals 50 damage for Lightning + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now B...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unseen Forces #1 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $23.63 |
�📦 Unseen Forces Set Context
This Ampharos is part of the Unseen Forces expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kyoko Umemoto, 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 Holo cards from Unseen Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kyoko Umemoto 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 2005 in the Unseen Forces expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kyoko Umemoto. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unseen Forces 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.