Ampharos ex
Dragon · 89/97 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
89/97
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ampharos ex Worth?
Ampharos ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Dragon, card number 89/97. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Ampharos ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ampharos ex (Dragon, 89/97) is worth around $182.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $182.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $37.66. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $182.99, Lightly Played $100.04, Moderately Played $60.42, Heavily Played $32.90, Damaged $37.66 — 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 $649.00 — about 3.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $461.51.
Is It Worth Grading Ampharos ex?
Grading Ampharos ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($182.99) and a PSA 10 ($649.00) is about $466.01 — a 3.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $461.51, CGC 10 $699.00, CGC 9.5 $77.50. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $44.95 | $44.95 | $44.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $80.00 | $75.00 | $85.00 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $134.79 | $134.79 | $134.79 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $43.22 | $43.22 | $43.22 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $120.77 | $120.77 | $120.77 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $222.26 | $222.26 | $222.26 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $699.00 | $699.00 | $699.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $77.50 | $74.00 | $81.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $649.00 | $649.00 | $649.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.85 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $461.51 | $461.51 | $461.51 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $37.66 | $37.66 | $37.66 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $32.90 | $34.99 | $35.00 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $100.04 | $100.04 | $100.04 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $60.42 | $60.42 | $60.42 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $182.99 | $182.99 | $182.99 | 27 |
Is Ampharos ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Ampharos ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Ampharos ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
