Ampharos (Japanese)
Wind from the Sea · 048/087 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
048/087
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ampharos (Japanese) Worth?
Ampharos (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Wind from the Sea set, card number 048/087. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ampharos (Japanese) (Wind from the Sea, 048/087) is worth around $20.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $20.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $15.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $112.49 — about 5.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $51.00.
Is It Worth Grading Ampharos (Japanese)?
Grading Ampharos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($20.00) and a PSA 10 ($112.49) is about $92.49 — a 5.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $51.00. 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 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $16.02 | $16.02 | $16.02 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $112.49 | $112.49 | $112.49 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.34 | $20.34 | $20.34 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 5 |
Is Ampharos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Ampharos (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Ampharos (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
