Ampharos EX 87/98 XY Ancient Origins Pokémon CGC Graded

Character: Ampharos

Series: XY

Set: Ancient Origins

Card Number: 87/98

Rarity: EX

Condition: CGC Graded

Grade: N/A

Year: 2015

Illustrator: Ryo Ueda

The Ampharos EX card (87/98), specifically the Full Art Ultra Rare version from the XY: Ancient Origins expansion of the Pokémon TCG, is a premium CGC-graded collectible featuring full-art illustration by Ryo Ueda with a shimmering holofoil finish. Released in 2015, this Lightning-type Basic Pokémon EX is one of the most sought-after chase cards from the set, distinguished by its vibrant color saturation and distinct foil pattern that highlights the artwork's details.

Mechanically, this card possesses 170 HP and features two attacks: Thunder Rod ([1] Colorless), which allows the player to look at the top 4 cards of their deck and attach as many Lightning Energy cards found there as they like to this Pokémon, shuffling the other cards back into the deck; and Sparkling Tail ([2 Lightning + 2 Colorless]), which deals 100 damage that isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on the opponent's Active Pokémon. As a Pokémon-EX, when Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards, making it a high-risk, high-reward cornerstone for Lightning-type decks. Its weakness to Fighting ×2, resistance to Metal -20, and retreat cost of 2 Colorless shape its strategic placement in competitive and casual play alike.

The CGC 10 graded version of Ampharos EX 87/98 is particularly prized by collectors completing the XY: Ancient Origins set, as it represents the Ultra Rare full-art variant alongside other premium cards like the Mega Ampharos EX (88/98). The full-art variant features enhanced color saturation and a distinct foil pattern that highlights the artwork's details, making it a staple for high-end collector portfolios. Its status as one of only a handful of full-art Pokémon EX cards in the set, combined with the scarcity of pristine print runs, ensures consistent demand for CGC-graded copies, particularly as the XY era continues to gain retro collectibility value.

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