Dark Ampharos
Neo Destiny · 001/105 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Neo DestinyNumber
001/105
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Ampharos Worth?
Dark Ampharos (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Neo Destiny, card number 001/105. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Ampharos (Neo Destiny, 001/105) is worth around $82.44 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $82.44, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $24.06. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $82.44, Lightly Played $60.09, Moderately Played $44.18, Heavily Played $35.59, Damaged $24.06 — 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 $1,700 — about 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $145.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Ampharos?
Grading Dark Ampharos can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($82.44) and a PSA 10 ($1,700) is about $1,618 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $145.00, CGC 10 $265.00, CGC 9.5 $100.00. 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 | $20.76 | $20.76 | $20.76 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $31.01 | $31.01 | $31.01 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 6 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $263.11 | $263.11 | $263.11 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $28.52 | $28.52 | $28.52 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $142.49 | $134.99 | $149.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $109.99 | $109.99 | $109.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $94.95 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $189.99 | $189.99 | $189.99 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 27 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $24.06 | $24.06 | $24.06 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $35.59 | $35.59 | $35.59 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $60.09 | $60.09 | $60.09 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $44.18 | $54.27 | $54.27 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $82.44 | $82.44 | $82.44 | 32 |
Is Dark Ampharos a Good Buy?
Holos like Dark Ampharos 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
