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Ampharos
- Number
- 2
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Energy
- Lightning
Ampharos - Expedition Base Set
Ampharos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It sits at card number 2 in the Expedition Base Set checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 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 $172.09 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 (#2 in Expedition Base Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 6 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
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 Expedition Base Set worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $172.09 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?
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. See Atsuko Nishida'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?
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 Expedition Base Set 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.