Dark Ampharos Team Rocket Returns #2
Recently sold raw ~$80 (mixed cond.)
3 grading companies tracked
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Dark Ampharos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (#2), illustrated by Emi Miwa. It's a Stage 2 Lightning/Darkness-type Pokémon with 120 HP, evolving from Dark Flaaffy, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $121.69 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $1,329 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 11× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 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 | 6 sold$1,329$1,130–$1,529 | |
| PSA 9 | 17 sold$228$194–$262 | |
| PSA 8 | 10 sold$156$133–$180 | |
| PSA 7 | 6 sold$131$111–$151 | |
| PSA 6 | $72$40–$82 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed eBay sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title. Implausibly priced listings (lots, proxies, empty slabs) and wrong-variant sales are filtered out. Links to eBay are affiliate links — we may earn a commission.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$118.28 grading fee → 10.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,329.44 | $118.28 | +$1,089 | 10.9× |
| PSA 9 | $227.80 | $72.27 | +$34 | 1.9× |
| PSA 8 | $156.18 | $71.55 | −$37 | 1.3× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 365 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 4.9% | $1,329.00 |
| PSA 9 | 35.1% | $228.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 60% | $122.00 |
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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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
32% spreadCurrently 32% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
68% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Dark Flaaffy.
This Pokémon is both Lightning Darkness type.
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 Dark Ampharos cards
There are 2 different Dark Ampharos printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Team Rocket Returns #2 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Dark Ampharos (Team Rocket Returns #2) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Dark Ampharos from Team Rocket Returns is worth approximately $121.69 ungraded (near-mint), and around $1,329 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 Dark Ampharos?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Dark Ampharos from Team Rocket Returns is worth around $1,329 — roughly 11× the raw ungraded value of $121.69.
Should I grade my Dark Ampharos?
A PSA 10 sells for about $1,329 versus $121.69 raw — roughly a 11× 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 Dark Ampharos rare?
Dark Ampharos is a Rare Holo card from Team Rocket Returns (card #2), illustrated by Emi Miwa. Its current blended market value is $121.69 ungraded.