Ampharos GX
SM - Team Up · 43/181 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM - Team UpNumber
43/181
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ampharos GX Worth?
Ampharos GX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM - Team Up, card number 43/181. 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 GX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ampharos GX (SM - Team Up, 43/181) is worth around $5.11 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.11, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.80. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.11, Lightly Played $4.36, Moderately Played $3.56, Heavily Played $1.25, Damaged $2.80 — 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 $59.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.40.
Is It Worth Grading Ampharos GX?
Grading Ampharos GX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.11) and a PSA 10 ($59.00) is about $53.89 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.40, CGC 10 $36.00, PSA 8 $18.50. 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.97 | $11.97 | $11.97 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.48 | $8.48 | $8.48 | 44 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 | 11 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.80 | $2.80 | $2.80 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.36 | $5.50 | $5.96 | 161 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.56 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.11 | $3.80 | $4.99 | 380 |
Is Ampharos GX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Ampharos GX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Ampharos GX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
