M Ampharos EX
XY - Ancient Origins · 28/98 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
28/98
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is M Ampharos EX Worth?
M Ampharos EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Ancient Origins, card number 28/98. 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.
M Ampharos EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, M Ampharos EX (XY - Ancient Origins, 28/98) is worth around $15.33 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $15.33, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $15.33, Lightly Played $15.00, Moderately Played $11.38, Heavily Played $7.55, Damaged $7.00 — 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 $159.51 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.99.
Is It Worth Grading M Ampharos EX?
Grading M Ampharos EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($15.33) and a PSA 10 ($159.51) is about $144.18 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.99, CGC 10 $119.99, CGC 9.5 $22.50. 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 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.41 | $12.41 | $12.41 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $159.51 | $159.51 | $159.51 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $25.38 | $25.38 | $25.38 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.00 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 50 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.55 | $7.54 | $7.99 | 61 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.00 | $13.48 | $14.99 | 174 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.38 | $11.38 | $11.38 | 147 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $15.33 | $15.13 | $16.25 | 206 |
Is M Ampharos EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, M 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 M Ampharos EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
