Ampharos Expedition Base Set #2
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Ampharos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#2), 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 $175.00 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9pop 174 | 9 sold$200$170–$230 | |
| PSA 8pop 260 | 13 sold$197$167–$226 | |
| PSA 7pop 175 | 6 sold$151$129–$174 | |
| PSA 5pop 47 | $80$50–$95 | |
| PSA 1pop 8 | $68$50–$70 |
Price history · Raw
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.
Demand & liquidity
Last sold $165 · Raw · 24 Jun 2026
Population across graders
Only 3% of 836 PSA-graded Ampharos copies are a gem-mint 10 (22 of 836) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (13 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.99 grading fee → 1.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $200.26 | $71.99 | −$47 | 1.1× |
| PSA 8 | $196.62 | $71.96 | −$50 | 1.1× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
64% spreadCurrently 64% cheaper on PriceCharting than Cardmarket. 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
63% cheaper than the USCard 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 #2 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Ampharos (Expedition Base Set #2) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Ampharos from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $175.00 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Ampharos rare?
Ampharos is a Rare Holo card from Expedition Base Set (card #2), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its current blended market value is $175.00 ungraded.