Ampharos
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Number
- 1
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
- Energy
- Lightning
Ampharos - Aquapolis
Ampharos is a Rare Pokémon card from the Aquapolis Pokémon TCG set, illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. It sits at card number 1 in the Aquapolis checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $39.99 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Ampharos has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#1 in Aquapolis) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 51Average
Strong era strength.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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Ampharos FAQ
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How much is Ampharos from Aquapolis worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $39.99 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Ampharos?
This printing is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Ampharos has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Ampharos?
Shin-ichi Yoshida illustrated this card. See Shin-ichi Yoshida's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
Where can I buy Ampharos?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Aquapolis set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.