Ampharos (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ampharos (Japanese) Worth?
Ampharos (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from DP3: Shining Darkness, card number . On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Ampharos (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ampharos (Japanese) (DP3: Shining Darkness, ) is worth around $7.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.00, Lightly Played $4.58, Moderately Played $4.00, Heavily Played $2.49, Damaged $2.00 — 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 $180.00 — about 26x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.00.
Is It Worth Grading Ampharos (Japanese)?
Grading Ampharos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.00) and a PSA 10 ($180.00) is about $173.00 — a 26x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.00, CGC 10 $43.00, PSA 8 $22.72. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.08 | $2.08 | $2.08 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 8 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.19 | $8.19 | $8.19 | 8 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $62.78 | $62.78 | $62.78 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $22.72 | $22.72 | $22.72 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.00 | $22.00 | $30.00 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.58 | $4.58 | $4.58 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 8 |
Is Ampharos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Ampharos (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. 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.
