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Ampharos
- Number
- 57
- Illustrator
- kodama
- Energy
- Lightning
Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors.
Ampharos - Darkness Ablaze
Ampharos is a Rare Pokémon card from the Darkness Ablaze Pokémon TCG set, released 2020, illustrated by kodama. It sits at card number 57 in the Darkness Ablaze checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 150 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 $0.50 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 (#57 in Darkness Ablaze) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 10 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 Darkness Ablaze worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.50 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?
kodama illustrated this card. See kodama'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 Darkness Ablaze set released in 2020. This specific card (#57 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 Darkness Ablaze 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.