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Ampharos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Lost Thunder (#78), illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. It's a Stage 2 Lightning-type Pokémon with 150 HP, evolving from Flaaffy, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.28 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $55 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 24× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 20 August 2026.
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Should you grade it?
Expected return across every likely grade, after fees — the realistic average, not the best case. Only 10% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$17); most land at PSA 9 or below.
The odds
Ampharos is a Holo / V / ex in Lost Thunder — the pack's hit slot lands on Holo / V / ex 27.9% of the time, split across 34 holo / v / ex cards in the set, so pulling this exact card is roughly 1 in 122 packs.
Estimates only. Pack odds come from CardTrack's pack model (the same one behind the pack simulator) — not an official rate. Grading odds are the real cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies, so it overstates the true first-submission gem rate. Full grade-by-grade breakdown below.
Grade-by-grade ROI & risk-adjusted outcomesNet vs raw per target grade, plus the probability-weighted distribution
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $55.36 | $71 | −$17 | 24.3× |
| PSA 9 | $19.36 | $70 | −$53 | 8.5× |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | $70 | −$64 | 3.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 40 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 10% | $55.00 |
| PSA 9 | 55% | $19.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 35% | $2.00 |
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.
Population across gradersPSA, CGC & BGS — every grade, with gem rates
Only 10% of 40 PSA-graded Ampharos copies are a gem-mint 10 (4 of 40) — the rest grade lower.
Real graded population from PSA, CGC & BGS — a lower gem rate means a Ampharos 10 is harder to pull.
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All grades & conditions
Every grade we pricePSA / CGC / BGS ladder with per-grade population
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 4 | $55$55–$55 | |
| PSA 9pop 22 | $19$12–$20 | |
| PSA 8pop 10 | $9$9–$9 | |
| PSA 6pop 2 | $6$6–$6 |
Raw condition ladderNM → damaged, with real sold medians where we have them
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
31% spreadCurrently 31% 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.
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Card textAttacks, abilities, weakness / resistance / retreat
Evolves from Flaaffy.
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put 2 Lightning Energy cards from your hand in the Lost Zone. If you do, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
This attack does 50 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
“The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.”
About the PokémonSpecies, generation, evolution line
Card detailsSet, rarity, artist, Pokédex & specs
Other Ampharos cards
There are 9 different Ampharos printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Lost Thunder #78 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Ampharos (Lost Thunder #78) worth?
As of 20 August 2026, Ampharos from Lost Thunder is worth approximately $2.28 ungraded (near-mint), and around $55 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 Lost Thunder is worth around $55 — roughly 24× the raw ungraded value of $2.28.
Should I grade my Ampharos?
A PSA 10 sells for about $55 versus $2.28 raw — roughly a 24× 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 Holo card from Lost Thunder (card #78), illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. Its current blended market value is $2.28 ungraded.
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