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Ampharos-EX
- Number
- 87
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- Energy
- Lightning
Ampharos-EX - Ancient Origins
Ampharos-EX is a Rare Ultra Pokémon card from the Ancient Origins Pokémon TCG set, released 2015, illustrated by Ryo Ueda. It sits at card number 87 in the Ancient Origins checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 170 HP and the Basic, EX subtypes.
In collector terms, this is of rarity "Rare Ultra". Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $33.11, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Ampharos-EX has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#87 in Ancient Origins) 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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Other printings of Ampharos-EX
Ampharos-EX FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Ampharos-EX from Ancient Origins worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $33.11. 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-EX?
This printing is of rarity "Rare Ultra" (the card is labeled "Rare Ultra" on the checklist). Ampharos-EX has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Ampharos-EX?
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. See Ryo Ueda'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-EX released?
The Ancient Origins set released in 2015. This specific card (#87 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Ampharos-EX?
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 Ancient Origins 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.