Ampharos #14
From HeartGold SoulSilver, Ampharos (#14) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $24.17 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.
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Ampharos at a glance
- Trades around $24.17 on TCGplayer.
- HeartGold SoulSilver, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
- Rare rarity.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Ampharos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ampharos #14.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $20.00
- Mid
- $209.37
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.58
- Mid
- $11.69
- High
- —
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About Ampharos #14
Ampharos is the #14 of 123 card in HeartGold SoulSilver, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. A Lightning-type (120 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $24.17, with listings from $20.00 to —.
“The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #14 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #14 / 123
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Flaaffy
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Ampharos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ampharos #14 — the playability layer behind the price.
Acceleration Bolt
Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Thunder
Flip a coin. If tails, Ampharos does 20 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Ampharos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ampharos #14.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $24.17, Normal at $8.74.
At $24.17, Ampharos draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $24.17 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Ampharos, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Ampharos 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.
Ampharos has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $24.17 to $24.17; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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.
Selling Ampharos at $24.17 nets roughly $20.67 on eBay, $20.79 on TCGplayer, $22.61 via Cardmarket, $21.24 on Whatnot or $24.17 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.50.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Ampharos?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ampharos #14 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 $24.17 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $12.57 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $70.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-14.0% 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 within HeartGold SoulSilver
By market value Ampharos sits at #49 of 106 in HeartGold SoulSilver (set median $20.68).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 55%.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Ampharos valuable
- Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $24.17 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- At Rare rarity, Ampharos is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era (2010) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Ampharos is a Lightning card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Ampharos
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Ampharos 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.
- HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $24.17 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $24.17 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Ampharos value questions
How much is Ampharos worth?
Ampharos trades near $24.17 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $20.00–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Ampharos hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Ampharos rare?
Ampharos is a Rare card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Ampharos?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($24.17), Normal ($8.74). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Ampharos?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $24.17. 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 classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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