Dark Ampharos
Team Rocket Returns · 2/109 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
2/109
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Ampharos Worth?
Dark Ampharos (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Team Rocket Returns, card number 2/109. 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 (Team Rocket Returns, 2/109) is worth around $70.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $70.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $32.74. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $70.00, Lightly Played $86.23, Moderately Played $57.49, Heavily Played $36.73, Damaged $32.74 — 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 $1,225 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $225.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Ampharos?
Grading Dark Ampharos can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($70.00) and a PSA 10 ($1,225) is about $1,155 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $225.00, CGC 10 $250.00, CGC 9.5 $255.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $119.48 | $119.48 | $119.48 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,225 | $1,225 | $1,225 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $32.74 | $32.74 | $32.74 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $36.73 | $36.73 | $36.73 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $86.23 | $86.23 | $86.23 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $57.49 | $57.49 | $57.49 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | CGC 9 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 3 |
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.
