Ampharos (Japanese)
Wind from the Sea · 049/087 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
049/087
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ampharos (Japanese) Worth?
Ampharos (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Wind from the Sea, card number 049/087. 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, 049/087) is worth around $40.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $40.00, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $34.95. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $40.00, Lightly Played $38.49, Moderately Played $34.95 — 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 $1,200 — about 30x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Ampharos (Japanese)?
Grading Ampharos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($40.00) and a PSA 10 ($1,200) is about $1,160 — a 30x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $650.00. 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 | CGC 10 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $38.49 | $38.49 | $38.49 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.95 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 5 |
Is Ampharos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Ampharos (Japanese) 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 Ampharos (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
