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Dark Ampharos
- Number
- 2
- Illustrator
- Emi Miwa
- Energy
- Lightning, Darkness
Dark Ampharos - Team Rocket Returns
Dark Ampharos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Team Rocket Returns Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, 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 standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $102.17 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
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.
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Other printings of Dark Ampharos
Dark Ampharos FAQ
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How much is Dark Ampharos from Team Rocket Returns worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $102.17 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 Dark 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). 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 2003. This specific card (#2 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Dark 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 Team Rocket Returns 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.