Ampharos (Japanese)
Base Expansion Pack · 115/128 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
115/128
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ampharos (Japanese) Worth?
Ampharos (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Expansion Pack, card number 115/128. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Ampharos (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ampharos (Japanese) (Base Expansion Pack, 115/128) is worth around $86.33 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $86.33, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $89.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $415.62 — about 4.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $249.99.
Is It Worth Grading Ampharos (Japanese)?
Grading Ampharos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($86.33) and a PSA 10 ($415.62) is about $329.29 — a 4.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $249.99, PSA 8 $74.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $58.07 | $58.07 | $58.07 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $415.62 | $415.62 | $415.62 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $249.99 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $86.33 | $86.33 | $86.33 | 13 |
Is Ampharos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Ampharos (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Ampharos (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
