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Dark Ampharos - Team Rocket Returns (#2)

Name: Dark Ampharos
Brand: Pokémon TCG
SKU: ex7-2
Author: Emi Miwa

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare Holo HP 120

TCGplayer market reference

$325.00

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Set: Team Rocket Returns
Number: 2
Illustrator: Emi Miwa
Energy: Lightning, Darkness

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Dark Ampharos - Team Rocket Returns

Dark Ampharos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Team Rocket Returns Pokémon TCG set, released 2004, illustrated by Emi Miwa. It sits at card number 2 in the Team Rocket Returns checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $325.00. This is the highest available reference across the 3 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Dark Ampharos has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#2 in Team Rocket Returns) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 74Strong

Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 75

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 78

Release-window weight.

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal

No recent sales

Low $34.99 Mid $34.99 High $34.99

holofoil

$126.22 market

Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

reverseHolofoil

$325.00 market

Low $200.00 Mid $323.39 High $389.95

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 4680m ago

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Market price history

Latest

$325

Low

$12.75

Oct 2021

High

$325

Oct 2026

Avg

$112

Days tracked

243

data points

Change

+891.8%

since first tracked

Sale History 288 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $383.91 PSA 9 high $125.41 Raw high $67.69

Date	Grade	Price
2026-04-01	RAW	$50.00
2026-03-01	RAW	$49.00
2026-02-01	RAW	$67.69
2026-01-01	RAW	$48.00
2025-12-01	RAW	$37.63
2025-11-01	RAW	$29.33
2025-10-01	RAW	$35.00
2025-09-01	RAW	$39.46
2025-08-01	RAW	$34.19
2025-07-01	RAW	$34.84
2025-06-01	RAW	$27.72
2025-05-01	RAW	$35.61
2025-04-01	RAW	$29.42
2025-03-01	RAW	$21.45
2025-02-01	RAW	$22.26
2025-01-01	RAW	$23.64
2024-12-01	RAW	$24.05
2024-11-01	RAW	$24.98
2024-11-01	PSA 7	$39.29
2024-11-01	PSA 8	$47.12
2024-11-01	PSA 9	$78.15
2024-11-01	BGS 9.5	$86.00
2024-11-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2024-11-01	RAW	$26.72
2024-10-01	RAW	$24.98
2024-09-01	RAW	$24.06
2024-09-01	PSA 7	$40.64
2024-09-01	PSA 8	$41.62
2024-09-01	PSA 9	$71.89
2024-09-01	BGS 9.5	$79.00
2024-09-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2024-09-01	RAW	$24.06
2024-08-01	RAW	$25.41
2024-08-01	PSA 7	$40.64
2024-08-01	PSA 8	$41.62
2024-08-01	PSA 9	$72.07
2024-08-01	BGS 9.5	$79.00
2024-08-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2024-08-01	RAW	$25.41
2024-07-01	RAW	$20.00
2024-07-01	PSA 7	$39.50
2024-07-01	PSA 8	$40.45
2024-07-01	PSA 9	$63.37
2024-07-01	BGS 9.5	$70.00
2024-07-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2024-07-01	RAW	$20.00
2024-06-01	RAW	$19.75
2024-06-01	PSA 7	$39.50
2024-06-01	PSA 8	$40.42
2024-06-01	PSA 9	$65.44
2024-06-01	BGS 9.5	$72.00
2024-06-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2024-06-01	RAW	$19.75
2024-05-01	RAW	$20.02
2024-05-01	PSA 7	$33.00
2024-05-01	PSA 8	$41.00
2024-05-01	PSA 9	$63.35
2024-05-01	BGS 9.5	$70.00
2024-05-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2024-05-01	RAW	$20.02
2024-04-01	RAW	$19.58
2024-04-01	PSA 7	$39.99
2024-04-01	PSA 8	$40.50
2024-04-01	PSA 9	$71.00
2024-04-01	BGS 9.5	$78.00
2024-04-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2024-04-01	RAW	$19.58
2024-03-01	RAW	$19.62
2024-03-01	PSA 7	$36.99
2024-03-01	PSA 8	$39.06
2024-03-01	PSA 9	$76.61
2024-03-01	BGS 9.5	$84.00
2024-03-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2024-03-01	RAW	$19.62
2024-02-01	RAW	$14.18
2024-02-01	PSA 7	$38.49
2024-02-01	PSA 8	$39.92
2024-02-01	PSA 9	$71.00
2024-02-01	BGS 9.5	$78.00
2024-02-01	PSA 10	$222.40
2024-02-01	RAW	$14.18
2024-01-01	RAW	$15.38
2024-01-01	PSA 7	$36.99
2024-01-01	PSA 8	$39.50
2024-01-01	PSA 9	$71.00
2024-01-01	BGS 9.5	$78.00
2024-01-01	PSA 10	$222.40
2024-01-01	RAW	$15.38
2023-12-01	RAW	$18.09
2023-12-01	PSA 7	$36.99
2023-12-01	PSA 8	$37.84
2023-12-01	PSA 9	$71.00
2023-12-01	BGS 9.5	$78.00
2023-12-01	PSA 10	$277.76
2023-12-01	RAW	$18.09
2023-11-01	RAW	$18.00
2023-11-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-11-01	PSA 8	$44.50
2023-11-01	PSA 9	$71.00
2023-11-01	BGS 9.5	$78.00
2023-11-01	PSA 10	$249.79
2023-11-01	RAW	$18.00
2023-10-01	RAW	$17.98
2023-10-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-10-01	PSA 8	$37.00
2023-10-01	PSA 9	$66.86
2023-10-01	BGS 9.5	$74.00
2023-10-01	PSA 10	$172.79
2023-10-01	RAW	$17.98
2023-09-01	RAW	$17.03
2023-09-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-09-01	PSA 8	$50.00
2023-09-01	PSA 9	$72.69
2023-09-01	BGS 9.5	$80.00
2023-09-01	PSA 10	$197.76
2023-09-01	RAW	$17.03
2023-08-01	RAW	$17.95
2023-08-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-08-01	PSA 8	$50.00
2023-08-01	PSA 9	$72.69
2023-08-01	PSA 10	$196.46
2023-08-01	RAW	$17.95
2023-07-01	RAW	$19.31
2023-07-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-07-01	PSA 8	$50.00
2023-07-01	PSA 9	$77.59
2023-07-01	PSA 10	$359.99
2023-07-01	RAW	$19.31
2023-06-01	RAW	$19.39
2023-06-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-06-01	PSA 8	$68.62
2023-06-01	PSA 9	$72.75
2023-06-01	PSA 10	$355.90
2023-06-01	RAW	$19.39
2023-05-01	RAW	$14.44
2023-05-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-05-01	PSA 8	$41.00
2023-05-01	PSA 9	$72.92
2023-05-01	PSA 10	$315.90
2023-05-01	RAW	$14.44
2023-04-01	RAW	$19.50
2023-04-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-04-01	PSA 8	$41.00
2023-04-01	PSA 9	$75.06
2023-04-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2023-04-01	RAW	$19.50
2023-03-01	RAW	$23.23
2023-03-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-03-01	PSA 8	$41.00
2023-03-01	PSA 9	$82.00
2023-03-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2023-03-01	RAW	$23.23
2023-02-01	RAW	$18.92
2023-02-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-02-01	PSA 8	$41.00
2023-02-01	PSA 9	$80.00
2023-02-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2023-02-01	RAW	$18.92
2023-01-01	RAW	$25.00
2023-01-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2023-01-01	PSA 8	$41.00
2023-01-01	PSA 9	$79.54
2023-01-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2023-01-01	RAW	$25.00
2022-12-01	RAW	$25.86
2022-12-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2022-12-01	PSA 8	$36.83
2022-12-01	PSA 9	$87.14
2022-12-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-12-01	RAW	$25.86
2022-11-01	RAW	$25.09
2022-11-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2022-11-01	PSA 8	$37.14
2022-11-01	PSA 9	$80.01
2022-11-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-11-01	RAW	$25.09
2022-10-01	RAW	$25.21
2022-10-01	PSA 7	$32.75
2022-10-01	PSA 8	$41.00
2022-10-01	PSA 9	$80.16
2022-10-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-10-01	RAW	$25.21
2022-09-01	RAW	$20.93
2022-09-01	PSA 7	$32.51
2022-09-01	PSA 8	$41.00
2022-09-01	PSA 9	$117.36
2022-09-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-09-01	RAW	$20.93
2022-08-01	RAW	$16.02
2022-08-01	PSA 7	$30.75
2022-08-01	PSA 8	$40.96
2022-08-01	PSA 9	$117.36
2022-08-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-08-01	RAW	$16.02
2022-07-01	RAW	$18.42
2022-07-01	PSA 7	$26.38
2022-07-01	PSA 8	$31.01
2022-07-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2022-07-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-07-01	RAW	$18.42
2022-06-01	RAW	$18.08
2022-06-01	PSA 7	$45.00
2022-06-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2022-06-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2022-06-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-06-01	RAW	$18.08
2022-05-01	RAW	$15.99
2022-05-01	PSA 7	$45.00
2022-05-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2022-05-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2022-05-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-05-01	RAW	$15.99
2022-04-01	RAW	$15.75
2022-04-01	PSA 7	$45.00
2022-04-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2022-04-01	PSA 9	$125.26
2022-04-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-04-01	RAW	$15.75
2022-03-01	RAW	$14.99
2022-03-01	PSA 7	$59.00
2022-03-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2022-03-01	PSA 9	$123.80
2022-03-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-03-01	RAW	$14.99
2022-02-01	RAW	$15.50
2022-02-01	PSA 7	$59.00
2022-02-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2022-02-01	PSA 9	$119.66
2022-02-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-02-01	RAW	$15.50
2022-01-01	RAW	$18.24
2022-01-01	PSA 7	$59.00
2022-01-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2022-01-01	PSA 9	$110.00
2022-01-01	PSA 10	$360.00
2022-01-01	RAW	$18.24
2021-12-01	RAW	$17.99
2021-12-01	PSA 7	$59.00
2021-12-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2021-12-01	PSA 9	$110.00
2021-12-01	PSA 10	$315.34
2021-12-01	RAW	$17.99
2021-11-01	RAW	$20.00
2021-11-01	PSA 7	$59.00
2021-11-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2021-11-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2021-11-01	PSA 10	$367.68
2021-11-01	RAW	$20.00
2021-10-01	RAW	$12.75
2021-10-01	PSA 7	$59.00
2021-10-01	PSA 8	$100.00
2021-10-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2021-10-01	PSA 10	$309.39
2021-10-01	RAW	$12.75
2021-09-01	RAW	$21.50
2021-09-01	PSA 7	$59.00
2021-09-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-09-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2021-09-01	PSA 10	$383.91
2021-09-01	RAW	$21.50
2021-08-01	RAW	$20.19
2021-08-01	PSA 7	$59.00
2021-08-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-08-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2021-08-01	RAW	$20.19
2021-07-01	RAW	$21.00
2021-07-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-07-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2021-07-01	RAW	$21.00
2021-06-01	RAW	$20.53
2021-06-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-06-01	PSA 9	$125.41
2021-06-01	RAW	$20.53
2021-05-01	RAW	$23.27
2021-05-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-05-01	RAW	$23.27
2021-04-01	RAW	$19.64
2021-04-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-04-01	RAW	$19.64
2021-03-01	RAW	$29.99
2021-03-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-03-01	RAW	$29.99
2021-02-01	RAW	$30.00
2021-02-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-02-01	RAW	$30.00
2021-01-01	RAW	$32.77
2021-01-01	PSA 8	$99.99
2021-01-01	RAW	$32.77

? Card FAQ

Dark Ampharos FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Dark Ampharos from Team Rocket Returns worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $325.00. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Dark Ampharos?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Dark Ampharos has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Dark Ampharos?

Emi Miwa illustrated this card. See Emi Miwa'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 Dark Ampharos released?

The Team Rocket Returns set released in 2004, so this card (#2 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Dark 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 Dark Ampharos legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.

Dark Ampharos - Team Rocket Returns (#2)

Dark Ampharos - Team Rocket Returns

Price references USD

Other printings of Dark Ampharos

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