Ampharos
Ampharos (Expedition Base Set #2, Rare Holo) has a market price of about $175.00; a PSA 10 graded copy is worth roughly $1225 (worth grading). Live TCGplayer & eBay prices, updated daily on PokéPrice.
| Low | Market | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| holofoil | $123.24 | $175.00 | $1598.70 |
| reverseHolofoil | $32.98 | $54.62 | $59.98 |
Ungraded is the live market price. PSA 9/10 are estimates from typical premiums for this card's era — tap any grade for real recent eBay sales.
Each shows expected net = graded value − raw ($175) − fee. PSA 10 ≈ $1225 (est). Best case (top grade via PSA): +$955.
PSA usually resells highest for Pokémon; BGS & CGC grade a bit cheaper but sell for less. Assumes a clean near-mint raw (~20% top grade / 42% one below). A guide, not a guarantee — centering & condition decide the real grade.
📈 We started tracking this card today — the trend chart appears once it has a couple of days of data.
Cardmarket (EU): trend €57.36 · avg €46.79
Expedition Base Set
Abilities
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may take a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon and attach it to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Ampharos is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks
You may discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack's base damage is 80 instead of 40.
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Frequently asked questions about Ampharos
How much is Ampharos (Expedition Base Set #2) worth?
As of the latest update, Ampharos (Expedition Base Set #2) is worth about $175.00 ungraded. Recent listings range from $123.24 to $1598.70. PSA 9 and PSA 10 graded copies typically sell for more — see the graded values and recent eBay sold prices above.
What is the rarity of Ampharos?
Ampharos (#2) is listed as Rare Holo in the Expedition Base Set set. Scarcer rarities and higher-demand cards tend to command a premium — compare the other printings below to see how this version stacks up.
Where can I buy Ampharos?
You can buy Ampharos from TCGplayer, eBay, Cardmarket (EU), Amazon, Card Kingdom, Troll and Toad and CoolStuffInc — all linked above with current prices where available. PokéPrice compares them so you can find the cheapest place to buy.
What set is Ampharos from?
Ampharos is card #2 from the Expedition Base Set set, released 2002/09/15. Browse every card in the set and other printings of Ampharos below.