Ampharos #1
🔥 Hot MoveAmpharos #1 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $45.36, 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.
Demand for Ampharos #1 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 Holo.
- Set: Secret Wonders (Diamond & Pearl, 2007).
- Current TCGplayer market value $45.36 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €3.30 (EUR).
- Short-term trend 48.1% (7d vs 30d).
Ampharos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ampharos #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $36.99
- Mid
- $59.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $17.99
- Mid
- $79.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Ampharos #1
Printed as #1 in Secret Wonders, Ampharos belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2007. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 130 HP, printed as Stage 2.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $45.36 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $36.99 to —.
“The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.”
Printed flavour text on the Secret Wonders #1 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #1 / 132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Flaaffy
- Pokédex
- #181
- Released
- 2007/11/01
Ampharos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ampharos #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Jamming
After your opponent plays a Supporter card from his or her hand, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Jamming Poké-Body each turn.
Cluster Bolt
You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any Energy cards attached to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +30
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Jamming
- Attacks
- 1
Ampharos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ampharos #1.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($45.36), Reverse Holofoil ($27.06) — 2 versions in total.
This $45.36 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $45.36, Ampharos draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Ampharos trends at €3.30 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.23, lowest NM €0.15).
Ampharos price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €3.94, 48.1% above the 30-day average of €2.66.
Latest daily average €7.95 against a trend price of €3.30.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Ampharos, with a recorded low of $45.36 and high of $45.36; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 $45.36 nets roughly $39.05 on eBay, $39.28 on TCGplayer, $42.74 via Cardmarket, $40.12 on Whatnot or $45.36 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.31.
As a rare holo card, Ampharos sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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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 #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 $45.36 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $58.66 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.33 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.97 (15.2% 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 Secret Wonders
Within Secret Wonders it is the #17 most valuable of 70 tracked cards; the set median is $14.27.
That is 218% above the middle of the set — a top-77% position.
The set's top card is Lugia (#14), valued at $376.20.
What makes Ampharos valuable
- Classic-era cards like Ampharos (2007) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Its Lightning typing means Ampharos has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At $45.36 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Rare Holo, Ampharos sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying & selling Ampharos
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Ampharos can realise well above the $36.99 low end.
- Secret Wonders was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Ampharos, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Ampharos has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $45.36 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Ampharos value questions
What is Ampharos #1 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $45.36 (low $36.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.30.
Will Ampharos hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare Holo rarity and the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Ampharos?
Ampharos is a Rare Holo card from Secret Wonders (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Ampharos?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($45.36), Reverse Holofoil ($27.06). 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 $45.36. 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 cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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