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Card details
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Lightning
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
- Released
- 2002/09/15
- Set size
- 165 cards
Ampharos
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Frequently asked
- What is Ampharos #2/165 worth?
- Ampharos (Expedition Base Set) currently sells for about $175.00 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Ampharos from?
- Ampharos is from the Expedition Base Set Pokemon TCG set released in 2002, collector number 2/165. This is a Wizards of the Coast vintage-era card.
- How rare is Ampharos?
- Ampharos is classified as Rare Holo in the Expedition Base Set set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.
- Should I grade my Ampharos?
- Raw Ampharos sells for $175.00; PSA 10 examples sell for $35,439.55 — about 202.5× the raw price. There's a strong PSA 10 premium here — grading typically pays off if the raw card is Mint.
- Who illustrated Ampharos?
- Ampharos was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida for the Expedition Base Set Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
- Is Ampharos a 1st Edition card?
