#181 · Gen 2

Ampharos Pokémon Cards — Prices & Values

All 95 Ampharos cards across 39 sets, with live prices, PSA 10 values and rarity guide. Updated nightly.

Ampharos card prices at a glance

Cards tracked95 cards
Represented sets12 sets
Raw price range$0.25 – $1,025
Most valuable (raw)Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #1 — Neo Destiny · $219
Most valuable (PSA 10)Ampharos #2 — Expedition · $30.0k
Biggest 30-day moveAmpharos [Reverse Holo] #78 — Lost Thunder · +48.5%

About Ampharos

The Light Pokémon

electric

"Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors."

Height

1.4m

Weight

61.5kg

Abilities

Static, Plus

Base Stats · 510 total

hp90

attack75

defense85

special attack115

special defense90

speed55

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Total cards

Sets featured in

$30,000

Highest price

1999

First appeared

Promo

Most Valuable Ampharos Cards

Top 10 by combined raw and PSA 10 value. Click any card for full price history and grading data.

Recent Price Movement

Ampharos cards moving the most over the last 30 days, raw price.

Top risers

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #78

Team Rocket's Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #74

Destined Rivals

+37.0%

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Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #1

Neo Destiny

+36.6%

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Ampharos [1st Edition] #1

Top fallers

Dark Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #2

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #1

Unseen Forces

-10.6%

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All 95 Ampharos Cards

Ampharos [For Position Only] #34

Expedition · #34

$1025.00

Mega Ampharos EX #86

Japanese Bandit Ring · #86

$296.99

Ampharos EX [1st Edition] #85

Japanese Bandit Ring · #85

$261.27

Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #1

Japanese Wind from the Sea · #49

$135.90

Ampharos [1st Edition] #1

Mega Ampharos EX [1st Edition] #86

Japanese Bandit Ring · #86

$120.00

Dark Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #2

Team Rocket Returns · #2

Ampharos [1st Edition] #1

Neo Genesis · #1

$79.00

Jasmine's Ampharos #31

Japanese VS · #31

$78.13

Ampharos #115

Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack · #115

Team Rocket Returns · #2

$72.95

Lance's Ampharos #101

Japanese VS · #101

$71.00

Ampharos [1st Edition] #115

Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack · #115

$70.02

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #1

Aquapolis · #1

$65.52

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #1

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #1

Dragon Frontiers · #1

$52.00

Ampharos [1st Edition] #49

Japanese Wind from the Sea · #49

Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #39

Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back · #39

$49.97

Ampharos ex #25

Japanese Rulers of the Heavens · #25

Japanese Bandit Ring · #85

$43.00

M Ampharos EX #88

Ancient Origins · #88

$41.00

Dark Ampharos #181

Japanese Darkness, and to Light · #181

$40.60

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #2

Expedition · #2

$40.00

Ampharos #105

HeartGold & SoulSilver · #105

$39.86

Ampharos ex [1st Edition] #25

Japanese Rulers of the Heavens · #25

$37.07

Ampharos #1

Dragon Frontiers · #1

$36.28

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #34

Expedition · #34

$34.99

Dark Ampharos #39

Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back · #39

Ancient Origins · #87

Mega Ampharos EX [1st Edition] #28

Japanese Bandit Ring · #28

Japanese Wind from the Sea · #48

Ampharos [1st Edition] #48

Japanese Wind from the Sea · #48

$19.99

Ampharos #37

Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean · #37

$19.95

Ampharos #51

Japanese Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends · #51

$18.38

Ampharos [1st Edition] #37

Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean · #37

$17.42

Ampharos ex [Prize Pack] #16

Promo · #16

$17.35

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #14

HeartGold & SoulSilver · #14

$15.49

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #23

Call of Legends · #23

$14.99

Ampharos #83

Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack · #83

$14.99

Ampharos [1st Edition] #83

Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack · #83

$14.56

M Ampharos EX #28

Ancient Origins · #28

$14.48

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #1

Platinum · #1

$13.26

Ampharos #181

Japanese Gold, Silver, New World · #181

$11.63

Ampharos [1st Edition] #51

Japanese Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends · #51

$10.60

Mega Ampharos EX #28

Japanese Bandit Ring · #28

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #1

Secret Wonders · #1

$9.94

Ampharos EX [1st Edition] #27

Japanese Bandit Ring · #27

HeartGold & SoulSilver · #14

$7.00

Ampharos EX #27

Japanese Bandit Ring · #27

$6.97

Ampharos #40

Dragons Exalted · #40

$6.05

Ampharos #36

Japanese Super-Burst Impact · #36

$6.02

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #40

Dragons Exalted · #40

$6.00

Ampharos #88

Japanese Ninja Spinner · #88

$5.04

Ampharos Spirit Link #74

Japanese Bandit Ring · #74

$4.99

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #78

Lost Thunder · #78

$4.44

Ampharos EX #27

Ancient Origins · #27

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #40

Steam Siege · #40

$2.39

Ampharos #23

Call of Legends · #23

$2.32

Ampharos #28

Japanese Blue Sky Stream · #28

Japanese Ninja Spinner · #29

$1.99

Ampharos Spirit Link [1st Edition] #74

Japanese Bandit Ring · #74

$1.87

Ampharos #136

Japanese Start Deck 100 · #136

$1.64

Team Rocket's Ampharos #36

Japanese Glory of Team Rocket · #36

Team Rocket's Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #74

Destined Rivals · #74

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #56

Evolving Skies · #56

$1.19

Ampharos Spirit Link [Reverse Holo] #70

Ancient Origins · #70

$0.79

Ampharos #57

Darkness Ablaze · #57

$0.74

Ampharos Spirit Link #70

Ancient Origins · #70

$0.66

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #57

Darkness Ablaze · #57

$0.59

Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #49

Team Rocket's Ampharos #74

Destined Rivals · #74

$0.25

Explore Ampharos by Set

Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack

4 cards

Japanese Wind from the Sea

4 cards

HeartGold & SoulSilver

Ampharos in the Pokémon TCG

Ampharos has appeared on 95 different Pokémon TCG cards across 39 sets since first being printed in Promo in 1999. It is a Electric-type Pokémon from generation 2.

The most valuable Ampharos card by current sold-listing prices is the Ampharos #2 from Expedition — currently $127.98 raw and $30.0k in PSA 10. Vintage holos, full arts and special illustrations command the highest prices, while modern reprints sit closer to bulk.

The most recent Ampharos cards are from Japanese Ninja Spinner. Over the last 30 days, the biggest mover for Ampharos is Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #78 (Lost Thunder), up 48.5%.

Ampharos card FAQs

How many Ampharos Pokémon cards are there?+

PokePrices tracks 95 Ampharos cards across 39 different sets of the Pokémon TCG. 95 have current price data from recent sold listings.

What is the most valuable Ampharos card?+

The most valuable Ampharos card by current raw price is Ampharos [For Position Only] #34 from Expedition at $1.0k based on recent sold listings. In PSA 10 condition, the most valuable Ampharos card is Ampharos #2 from Expedition at $30.0k.

What is the cheapest Ampharos card?+

The cheapest Ampharos card with current price data is Team Rocket's Ampharos #74 from Destined Rivals at $0.25. Modern bulk and reverse-holo printings are usually the most affordable way to add a Ampharos to a collection.

When was the first Ampharos Pokémon card released?+

The first Ampharos card appeared in Promo in 1999. Since then, Ampharos has been printed across 39 different sets with a wide range of artwork, rarity tiers and special editions.

Are Ampharos cards a good investment?+

It depends entirely on the specific card. Vintage holos and graded copies of cards like Ampharos [For Position Only] #34 have appreciated significantly, while modern reprints typically sit near bulk. Card values can fall as well as rise. Over the last 30 days, Ampharos [Reverse Holo] #78 (Lost Thunder) has moved +48.5%. Always check current sold listings and not financial advice.

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