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Ampharos #181

Ampharos is the Beacon Pokemon — an Electric-type whose glowing tail-tip shines so brightly it's been used as a lighthouse, and a beloved Johto flagship that headlined set after set as the coveted #1 card. Its cards run deep, led by the Dragon ex and a stack of holos.

38Cards cataloged
~$204Top market (proxy)
2000–2026Release span
27Sets

01Top 10 Notable Ampharos Cards

Ampharos is a deep, even line — the Dragon ex tops $200, with Dark Ampharos, the Aquapolis holo, and a run of '#1 card' holos (Ampharos frequently headlined Johto-era sets). Ranked by verified sold price.

Dark Ampharos — Neo Destiny #1
Rank 02

Dark Ampharos — Neo Destiny #1

The #1 card of Neo Destiny (2002), the 'Dark' Ampharos holo — a sinister twist on the beacon Pokemon. A scarce late-WotC holo and a flagship-slot card, beloved by Dark-archetype collectors.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$149
Ampharos — Aquapolis #H1
Rank 03

Ampharos — Aquapolis #H1

The H1 holo of Aquapolis (2003) — fittingly, Ampharos headlined the set as its #1 holo. The e-Card era's centering woes make a clean copy a genuine find.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$146
Ampharos — Neo Revelation #1
Rank 04

Ampharos — Neo Revelation #1

The #1 card of Neo Revelation (2001), a holo Ampharos — yet another set the beacon Pokemon headlined. A clean turn-of-the-century holo with strong flagship appeal.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$117
Ampharos — Unseen Forces #1
Rank 05

Ampharos — Unseen Forces #1

The #1 card of 2005's Unseen Forces — the EX era's Johto tribute set, fittingly led by Ampharos. A clean holo with strong nostalgia.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$90
Ampharos — Expedition Base Set #2
Rank 06

Ampharos — Expedition Base Set #2

From Expedition (2002), the e-Card era's opener — Ampharos again near the front of the set. A clean holo riding the era's thin-run scarcity.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$90
Dark Ampharos — Team Rocket Returns #2
Rank 07

Dark Ampharos — Team Rocket Returns #2

A second Dark Ampharos, the #2 card of 2004's Team Rocket Returns. A clean EX-era holo with villainous flavor.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$89
M Ampharos-EX — Ancient Origins #88
Rank 08

M Ampharos-EX — Ancient Origins #88

The Mega Ampharos-EX from 2015's Ancient Origins — the beloved Mega form, all flowing red mane, in a full-art frame. A modern chase for fans of the XY Mega cards.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$79
Ampharos — Neo Genesis #1
Rank 09

Ampharos — Neo Genesis #1

The iconic #1 card of Neo Genesis (2000) — the set that launched Generation 2, headlined by Ampharos. A beloved debut holo and the cornerstone of the line's flagship legacy.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$69
Ampharos δ — Dragon Frontiers #1
Rank 10

Ampharos δ — Dragon Frontiers #1

The #1 card of EX Dragon Frontiers (2006), a delta-species Ampharos with an off-type twist. The cheapest entry here, but a fitting flagship close — Ampharos headlining yet another set.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$47

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03Most Valuable Ampharos Cards — Price Chart

All prices reflect recent market data and will be updated regularly.

#CardRecent price
01Ampharos ex — Dragon #89~$204
02Dark Ampharos — Neo Destiny #1~$149
03Ampharos — Aquapolis #H1~$146
04Ampharos — Neo Revelation #1~$117
05Ampharos — Unseen Forces #1~$90
06Ampharos — Expedition Base Set #2~$90
07Dark Ampharos — Team Rocket Returns #2~$89
08M Ampharos-EX — Ancient Origins #88~$79
09Ampharos — Neo Genesis #1~$69
10Ampharos δ — Dragon Frontiers #1~$47
11Ampharos-GX — Team Up #185~$46
12Ampharos — Secret Wonders #1~$37
13Ampharos — HeartGold & SoulSilver #105~$37
14Ampharos-EX — Ancient Origins #87~$33
15Ampharos — BW Black Star Promos #BW67~$30

04Complete Card Grid — All 38 Ampharos Cards

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