Ampharos EX
XY - Ancient Origins · 27/98 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
27/98
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ampharos EX Worth?
Ampharos EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Ancient Origins, card number 27/98. 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 EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ampharos EX (XY - Ancient Origins, 27/98) is worth around $3.39 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.39, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.57. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.39, Lightly Played $2.49, Moderately Played $1.94, Heavily Played $1.50, Damaged $1.57 — 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 $115.00 — about 34x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $34.95.
Is It Worth Grading Ampharos EX?
Grading Ampharos EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.39) and a PSA 10 ($115.00) is about $111.61 — a 34x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $34.95, CGC 10 $15.50, PSA 8 $14.50. 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 | $4.15 | $4.15 | $4.15 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.91 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.13 | $4.13 | $4.13 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.95 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.57 | $1.57 | $1.57 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.49 | $2.54 | $2.54 | 154 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.94 | $1.94 | $1.94 | 69 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.39 | $3.00 | $3.38 | 215 |
Is Ampharos EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Ampharos EX 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 EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
