Ampharos Expedition Base Set #34
Ampharos is a Rare Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#34), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It's a Stage 2 Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP, evolving from Flaaffy, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $48.46 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $354 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 7× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 3 sold$354$301–$408 | |
| PSA 9 | 3 sold$227$193–$262 | |
| PSA 8 | 5 sold$67$57–$77 | |
| PSA 7 | $23$15–$23 | |
| PSA 6 | $19$18–$19 | |
| PSA 5 | $12$12–$12 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$73.53 grading fee → 7.3× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $354.45 | $73.53 | +$232 | 7.3× |
| PSA 9 | $227.47 | $72.26 | +$107 | 4.7× |
| PSA 8 | $66.83 | $70.66 | −$52 | 1.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 224 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 10.3% | $354.00 |
| PSA 9 | 38.8% | $227.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 50.9% | $48.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
Evolves from Flaaffy.
About the Pokémon
The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.
Card details
Other Ampharos cards
There are 9 different Ampharos printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Expedition Base Set #34 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Ampharos (Expedition Base Set #34) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Ampharos from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $48.46 ungraded (near-mint), and around $354 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Ampharos?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Ampharos from Expedition Base Set is worth around $354 — roughly 7× the raw ungraded value of $48.46.
Should I grade my Ampharos?
A PSA 10 sells for about $354 versus $48.46 raw — roughly a 7× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Ampharos rare?
Ampharos is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (card #34), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its current blended market value is $48.46 ungraded.