M Ampharos EX #28
From Ancient Origins, M Ampharos EX (#28) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $19.17 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
M Ampharos EX #28 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
M Ampharos EX at a glance
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- 7-day average €30.91; 30-day average €32.44.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €27.68.
- Current TCGplayer market value $19.17 (Holofoil).
- Ancient Origins, XY series, 2015.
M Ampharos EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for M Ampharos EX #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.92
- Mid
- $18.59
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About M Ampharos EX #28
Printed as #28 in Ancient Origins, M Ampharos EX belongs to the XY series and dates to 2015. A Lightning-type (220 HP), this mega / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $19.17 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $13.92 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #28 / 98
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 220
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- MEGA, EX
- Evolves from
- Ampharos-EX
- Pokédex
- #181
- Released
- 2015/08/12
M Ampharos EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for M Ampharos EX #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Exavolt
You may do 50 more damage and leave your opponent's Active Pokémon Paralyzed. If you do, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
M Ampharos EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of M Ampharos EX #28.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($19.17) — 1 version in total.
At $19.17 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $19.17 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €27.68, with an average sold price of €29.66 and a lowest near-mint ask of €6.00.
M Ampharos EX price history & movement
Recent sales average €30.91 over 7 days versus €32.44 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-4.7%).
Single-day average: €35.19; Cardmarket trend price €27.68.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for M Ampharos EX, with a recorded low of $18.66 and high of $19.17; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 M Ampharos EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $19.17 market translates to a net of about $16.33 (eBay), $16.43 (TCGplayer), $17.86 (Cardmarket), $16.78 (Whatnot) or $19.17 (direct). That $2.84 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 M Ampharos EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading M Ampharos EX #28 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $19.17 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $65.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-31.3% 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.
M Ampharos EX within Ancient Origins
M Ampharos EX ranks #22 of 35 tracked Ancient Origins cards by market value, against a set median of $24.31.
That is 21% below the middle of the set — a top-40% position.
The set's top card is M Rayquaza EX (#98), valued at $1,172.00.
What makes M Ampharos EX valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Its Lightning typing means M Ampharos EX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Ultra Rare, M Ampharos EX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Modern (2015) sets are heavily collected, making M Ampharos EX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling M Ampharos EX
- Ancient Origins was released in 2015; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $19.17 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of M Ampharos EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€30.91 and €32.44) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, M Ampharos EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
M Ampharos EX value questions
How much is M Ampharos EX worth?
M Ampharos EX trades near $19.17 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $13.92–—; Cardmarket shows €27.68.
Will M Ampharos EX hold its value?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-4.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is M Ampharos EX?
M Ampharos EX is a Ultra Rare card from Ancient Origins (XY series, 2015). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of M Ampharos EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($19.17). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is M Ampharos EX sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $19.17. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does M Ampharos EX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
