Ampharos #H1
💎 Grail Card🔥 Hot MoveAmpharos is card #H1 from Aquapolis, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $350.00 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Demand for Ampharos #H1 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Ampharos at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Aquapolis, E-Card series, 2003.
- 7-day average €21.07; 30-day average €13.11.
- Cardmarket trend price €18.12.
- Live market value $350.00 for the Holofoil print.
Ampharos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ampharos #H1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $269.00
- Mid
- $417.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Ampharos #H1
Printed as #H1 in Aquapolis, Ampharos belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Stage 2.
The card is illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida and currently trades at $350.00 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $269.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #H1 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Flaaffy
- Pokédex
- #181
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Ampharos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ampharos #H1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Reflect Energy
If you have any Benched Pokémon and if there are any basic Energy cards attached to Ampharos, take 1 of those Energy cards and attach it to 1 of those Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Ampharos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ampharos #H1.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($350.00).
$350.00 places Ampharos in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $350.00 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket values Ampharos at a trend of €18.12, an average sold price of €16.44 and a near-mint floor of €1.50.
Ampharos price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €21.07, 60.7% above the 30-day average of €13.11.
The most recent 24-hour average is €50.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €18.12.
Ampharos has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $350.00 to $350.00; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the 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 · 3 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.
The $350.00 market translates to a net of about $303.33 (eBay), $305.08 (TCGplayer), $332.15 (Cardmarket), $311.55 (Whatnot) or $350.00 (direct). That $46.67 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Ampharos 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 #H1.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ampharos #H1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Ampharos #H1.
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 $350.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,178.00 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $386.30. You need a graded sale of $395.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $565.87 (145.1% 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 Aquapolis
Ampharos ranks #11 of 174 tracked Aquapolis cards by market value, against a set median of $63.74.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 94%.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Ampharos valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Ampharos has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era cards like Ampharos (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $350.00 card with rarely listed status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Ampharos
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $350.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $350.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Ampharos can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€21.07 and €13.11) to time entries and exits.
Ampharos value questions
How much is Ampharos worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $350.00 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $269.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €18.12.
Will Ampharos hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (60.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Ampharos?
Ampharos is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Ampharos are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($350.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Ampharos sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $350.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Ampharos?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida also matters to collector demand.
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