Ampharos #1
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #1 in Unseen Forces, Ampharos is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $113.08 ungraded.
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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.
- Live market value $113.08 for the Holofoil print.
- From Unseen Forces (EX), released 2005.
- Cardmarket trend price €31.17.
- Recent averages: €36.65 (7d), €19.94 (30d).
Ampharos price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ampharos #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $84.97
- Mid
- $149.95
- High
- —
- Low
- $124.99
- Mid
- $202.72
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Ampharos #1
Ampharos is the #1 of 115 card in Unseen Forces, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. A Lightning-type (120 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kyoko Umemoto illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $113.08, with listings from $84.97 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #1 / 115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kyoko Umemoto
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Flaaffy
- Pokédex
- #181
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Ampharos attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ampharos #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Connect
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Ampharos is affected by a Special Condition.
Miraculous Thunder
You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Ampharos. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Energy Connect
- Attacks
- 1
Ampharos price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ampharos #1.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $113.08, Reverse Holofoil at $109.99.
As a $113.08 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
At $113.08 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Ampharos trends at €31.17 on Cardmarket (avg sold €38.32, lowest NM €1.50).
Ampharos price history & movement
Recent sales average €36.65 over 7 days versus €19.94 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+83.8%).
Latest daily average €19.98 against a trend price of €31.17.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Ampharos, with a recorded low of $109.99 and high of $113.08; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.2% 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 $113.08 nets roughly $97.80 on eBay, $98.36 on TCGplayer, $107.08 via Cardmarket, $100.45 on Whatnot or $113.08 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $15.28.
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 #1.
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 $113.08 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $304.33 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $78.06. You need a graded sale of $159.06 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $134.23 (87.7% 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 Unseen Forces
Within Unseen Forces it is the #31 most valuable of 138 tracked cards; the set median is $51.20.
It sits in the top 78% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Ampharos valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Kyoko Umemoto is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Ampharos comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Ampharos is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $113.08 with thin supply, Ampharos sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Ampharos
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Ampharos can realise well above the $84.97 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $113.08 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Ampharos, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€36.65 and €19.94) to time entries and exits.
- Unseen Forces was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Ampharos value questions
What is Ampharos #1 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $113.08 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $84.97 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €31.17.
Will Ampharos hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Ampharos rare?
Ampharos is a Rare card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). 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: Holofoil ($113.08), Reverse Holofoil ($109.99). 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 $113.08. 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 EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kyoko Umemoto also matters to collector demand.
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