Ampharos (Prime)
HeartGold SoulSilver · 105/123 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
105/123
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ampharos (Prime) Worth?
Ampharos (Prime) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from HeartGold SoulSilver, card number 105/123. 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 (Prime) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ampharos (Prime) (HeartGold SoulSilver, 105/123) is worth around $56.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $56.41, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.17. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $56.41, Lightly Played $27.10, Moderately Played $17.82, Heavily Played $11.36, Damaged $6.17 — 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 $1,500 — about 27x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $75.00.
Is It Worth Grading Ampharos (Prime)?
Grading Ampharos (Prime) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($56.41) and a PSA 10 ($1,500) is about $1,444 — a 27x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $75.00, CGC 10 $341.00, PSA 8 $50.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $24.76 | $24.76 | $24.76 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $29.94 | $29.94 | $29.94 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $341.00 | $341.00 | $341.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $56.00 | $53.00 | $59.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 20 |
| ebay | TAG 5 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.17 | $6.17 | $6.17 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.36 | $10.80 | $16.70 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.10 | $29.99 | $31.73 | 107 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $17.82 | $26.75 | $26.75 | 60 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $56.41 | $45.00 | $99.99 | 39 |
Is Ampharos (Prime) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Ampharos (Prime) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Ampharos (Prime)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
