Ampharos #1
💎 Grail Card📉 Dip AlertAmpharos #1 sits in the Neo series and carries a live market value of $219.90, 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.
Ampharos #1 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Ampharos at a glance
- Neo Revelation, Neo series, 2001.
- Short-term trend -68.1% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €82.98.
- Trades around $219.90 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Rare.
Ampharos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ampharos #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $148.00
- Mid
- $199.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $61.40
- Mid
- $80.67
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Ampharos #1
Neo Revelation placed Ampharos at #1; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2001 within the Neo series. A Lightning-type (90 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Toshinao Aoki and currently trades at $219.90 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $148.00 to —.
“The bright light on its tail can be seen far away. It has been treasured since ancient times as a beacon.”
Printed flavour text on the Neo Revelation #1 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Revelation
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #1 / 64
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Toshinao Aoki
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Flaaffy
- Pokédex
- #181
- Released
- 2001/09/21
Ampharos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ampharos #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Attract Current
Flip 3 coins. For each heads, you may search your deck for a L Energy card and attach it to 1 of your L Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Gigavolt
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage. If tails, this attack does 40 damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Ampharos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ampharos #1.
There are 2 tracked printings here — 1st Edition Holofoil at $219.90, Unlimited Holofoil at $77.67.
At $219.90 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $219.90 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Ampharos trends at €82.98 on Cardmarket (avg sold €102.10, lowest NM €9.90).
Ampharos price history & movement
Recent sales average €22.92 over 7 days versus €71.96 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-68.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €20.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €82.98.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $219.90–$219.90. The most recent snapshot of $219.90 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $219.90 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $190.46 via eBay's default tier, $191.56 on TCGplayer, $208.56 on Cardmarket, $195.63 on Whatnot and $219.90 selling directly — a $29.44 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Ampharos?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ampharos #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Ampharos #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 $219.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $629.60 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $189.58. You need a graded sale of $265.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $293.15 (112.8% 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 within Neo Revelation
By market value Ampharos sits at #11 of 32 in Neo Revelation (set median $75.71).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 69%.
The set's top card is Shining Gyarados (#65), valued at $793.16.
What makes Ampharos valuable
- Toshinao Aoki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- A $219.90 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Ampharos dates to 2001, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Ampharos is a Lightning card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Ampharos
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Ampharos can realise well above the $148.00 low end.
- Neo Revelation was released in 2001; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€22.92 and €71.96) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $219.90 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $219.90 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Ampharos value questions
What is Ampharos #1 worth?
Live pricing puts the 1st Edition Holofoil print at $219.90 (low $148.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €82.98.
Will Ampharos hold its value?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-68.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Ampharos rare?
Ampharos is a Rare card from Neo Revelation (Neo series, 2001). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Ampharos have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($219.90), Unlimited Holofoil ($77.67). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Ampharos?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $219.90. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Ampharos's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Toshinao Aoki also matters to collector demand.
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