Dark Ampharos (Japanese)
Darkness, and to Light... · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Ampharos (Japanese) Worth?
Dark Ampharos (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Darkness, and to Light..., card number . 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.
Dark Ampharos (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Ampharos (Japanese) (Darkness, and to Light..., ) is worth around $28.39 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $28.39, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $28.39, Lightly Played $20.20, Moderately Played $18.24, Heavily Played $13.99, Damaged $10.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $274.00 — about 9.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $60.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Ampharos (Japanese)?
Grading Dark Ampharos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($28.39) and a PSA 10 ($274.00) is about $245.61 — a 9.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $60.00, CGC 10 $100.00, CGC 9.5 $80.00. 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 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $77.71 | $77.71 | $77.71 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.24 | $18.24 | $18.24 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $28.39 | $28.39 | $28.39 | 30 |
Is Dark Ampharos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Dark 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 Dark Ampharos (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
