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Team Rocket's Ampharos

Team Rocket's Ampharos

Type
POKEMON
HP
140
Energy Type
L
Stage
STAGE2
Retreat Cost
CC
Weakness
F×2
Regulation Mark
I
Rarity
UNCOMMON
Illustrator
Shiburingaru
Set
Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals (DRI)
Number
74/182

Abilities

Darkest Impulse

Whenever your opponent plays a Pokémon from their hand to evolve 1 of their Pokémon, put 4 damage counters on that Pokémon. The effect of Darkest Impulse doesn't stack.

Attacks

LCCHead Bolt
140

The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.

Rulings (2)

If I have Team Rocket's Ampharos with the "Darkest Impulse" Ability in play and my opponent's Team Rocket's Zubat with 40 damage evolves into Team Rocket's Golbat, do I get to use Team Rocket's Golbat's "Sneaky Bite" Ability before it gets KO'd?

Yes, you can. Since both Abilities are happening at the same time, the owner of Team Rocket's Golbat gets to choose the order they are applied.

Darkest ImpulseSneaky Bite
Source: Destined Rivals FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2025-05-29)May 29, 2025Compendium →

Can I use Team Rocket's Ampharos' "Darkest Impulse" Ability to put 4 damage counters on both of my opponent's evolving Pokemon if they evolve two Pokemon from their hand during the same turn?

Yes, you can. The phrase "doesn't stack" means that if you had two Team Rocket's Ampharos in play, you would not be able to use both Darkest Impulse Abilities to put 8 damage counters on each of those evolving Pokemon.

Darkest Impulse
Source: Destined Rivals FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2025-05-29)May 29, 2025Compendium →