Ampharos δ #1
Ampharos δ #1 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $173.65, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Ampharos δ #1. Sell on your own schedule.
Ampharos δ at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $173.65 (Reverse Holofoil).
- No published price history.
- From Dragon Frontiers (EX), released 2006.
Ampharos δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ampharos δ #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $38.82
- Mid
- $134.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $38.50
- Mid
- $127.00
- High
- —
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About Ampharos δ #1
Card #1 of Dragon Frontiers is Ampharos δ, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2006). The card carries 120 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
The card is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and currently trades at $173.65 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $38.82 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #1 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Flaaffy
- Released
- 2006/11/08
Ampharos δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ampharos δ #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Holon Veil
Treat each Basic Pokémon and Evolution card in your deck, in your discard pile, in your hand, and in play as a Pokémon that has δ on its card.
Delta Circle
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Pokémon you have in play that has δ on its card.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Holon Veil
- Attacks
- 1
Ampharos δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ampharos δ #1.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $173.65, Holofoil at $72.38.
At $173.65 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
As a $173.65 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
Cardmarket does not list Ampharos δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Ampharos δ price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Ampharos δ, with a recorded low of $173.65 and high of $173.65; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Ampharos δ?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $173.65 market translates to a net of about $150.34 (eBay), $151.21 (TCGplayer), $164.62 (Cardmarket), $154.42 (Whatnot) or $173.65 (direct). That $23.31 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Ampharos δ sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Ampharos δ #1.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Ampharos δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ampharos δ #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Ampharos δ #1.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $173.65 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $488.76 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $141.29. You need a graded sale of $219.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $224.34 (105.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Ampharos δ within Dragon Frontiers
Ampharos δ ranks #10 of 96 tracked Dragon Frontiers cards by market value, against a set median of $35.39.
That is 391% above the middle of the set — a top-91% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.
What makes Ampharos δ valuable
- Priced at $173.65 with thin supply, Ampharos δ sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Ampharos δ is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Ampharos δ
- Bulk lots of Ampharos δ can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Dragon Frontiers was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Ampharos δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $173.65 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Ampharos δ value questions
What is the value of Ampharos δ?
The current TCGplayer market value is $173.65 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $38.82 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Ampharos δ hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Ampharos δ?
Ampharos δ is a Rare card from Dragon Frontiers (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Ampharos δ have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($173.65), Holofoil ($72.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Ampharos δ?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $173.65. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Ampharos δ cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
