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Ampharos
- Number
- 1
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Energy
- Lightning
The tip of its tail shines brightly. In the olden days, people sent signals using the tail's light.
Ampharos - Secret Wonders
Ampharos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Secret Wonders Pokémon TCG set, released 2007, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number 1 in the Secret Wonders checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 130 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $37.12 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 Secret Wonders) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Ampharos
Ampharos FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Ampharos from Secret Wonders worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $37.12 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 holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" 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?
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Ampharos released?
The Secret Wonders set released in 2007. This specific card (#1 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Ampharos?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Secret Wonders 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.