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Dark Ampharos - Neo Destiny (#1)

Name: Dark Ampharos
Brand: Pokémon TCG
SKU: neo4-1
Availability: InStock
Author: Kagemaru Himeno

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare Holo HP 70

Market price

$149.00

1stEditionHolofoil · 2 variants

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Set: Neo Destiny
Number: 1
Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
Energy: Lightning

Its brightly lit tail can be seen for miles in the dark, even by ships on the sea.

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Dark Ampharos - Neo Destiny

Dark Ampharos is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Neo Destiny Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It sits at card number 1 in the Neo Destiny checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $149.00 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 (#1 in Neo Destiny) 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 85Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 45

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 90

Release-window weight.

Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC

1stEditionHolofoil

$149.00

Range hidden: thin trading skews TCGplayer's historical low/high. Market price above is the recent-sales weighted average.

unlimitedHolofoil

$85.23

Range hidden: thin trading skews TCGplayer's historical low/high. Market price above is the recent-sales weighted average.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5736m ago

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Market price history

Latest

$149

Low

$25.22

Dec 2022

High

$150

May 2026

Avg

$85.18

Days tracked

109

data points

Change

+351.1%

since first tracked

Sale History 302 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $919.44 PSA 9 high $262.18 Raw high $84.47

Date	Grade	Price
2026-04-01	RAW	$84.47
2026-03-01	RAW	$70.22
2026-02-01	RAW	$59.96
2026-01-01	RAW	$55.00
2025-12-01	RAW	$60.35
2025-11-01	RAW	$52.32
2025-10-01	RAW	$54.39
2025-09-01	RAW	$57.50
2025-08-01	RAW	$49.13
2025-07-01	RAW	$49.99
2025-06-01	RAW	$48.75
2025-05-01	RAW	$46.50
2025-04-01	RAW	$40.00
2025-03-01	RAW	$40.00
2025-02-01	RAW	$41.51
2025-01-01	RAW	$40.30
2024-12-01	RAW	$39.99
2024-11-01	RAW	$48.99
2024-11-01	PSA 7	$43.60
2024-11-01	PSA 8	$60.45
2024-11-01	PSA 9	$77.50
2024-11-01	BGS 9.5	$96.75
2024-11-01	PSA 10	$333.00
2024-11-01	RAW	$40.00
2024-10-01	RAW	$48.99
2024-10-01	PSA 7	$43.61
2024-10-01	PSA 8	$60.45
2024-10-01	PSA 9	$77.50
2024-10-01	BGS 9.5	$96.75
2024-10-01	PSA 10	$333.00
2024-10-01	RAW	$48.99
2024-09-01	RAW	$35.00
2024-09-01	PSA 7	$41.38
2024-09-01	PSA 8	$60.00
2024-09-01	PSA 9	$77.50
2024-09-01	BGS 9.5	$102.50
2024-09-01	PSA 10	$333.00
2024-09-01	RAW	$35.00
2024-08-01	RAW	$31.50
2024-08-01	PSA 7	$41.52
2024-08-01	PSA 8	$57.79
2024-08-01	PSA 9	$80.50
2024-08-01	BGS 9.5	$89.00
2024-08-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2024-08-01	RAW	$31.50
2024-07-01	RAW	$34.99
2024-07-01	PSA 7	$40.00
2024-07-01	PSA 8	$55.84
2024-07-01	PSA 9	$87.77
2024-07-01	BGS 9.5	$97.00
2024-07-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2024-07-01	RAW	$34.99
2024-06-01	RAW	$40.00
2024-06-01	PSA 7	$39.99
2024-06-01	PSA 8	$55.50
2024-06-01	PSA 9	$99.47
2024-06-01	BGS 9.5	$109.00
2024-06-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2024-06-01	RAW	$40.00
2024-05-01	RAW	$41.61
2024-05-01	PSA 7	$40.00
2024-05-01	PSA 8	$49.60
2024-05-01	PSA 9	$99.51
2024-05-01	BGS 9.5	$109.00
2024-05-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2024-05-01	RAW	$41.61
2024-04-01	RAW	$38.26
2024-04-01	PSA 7	$43.04
2024-04-01	PSA 8	$51.90
2024-04-01	PSA 9	$99.34
2024-04-01	BGS 9.5	$109.00
2024-04-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2024-04-01	RAW	$38.26
2024-03-01	RAW	$37.42
2024-03-01	PSA 7	$45.00
2024-03-01	PSA 8	$49.95
2024-03-01	PSA 9	$94.47
2024-03-01	BGS 9.5	$104.00
2024-03-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2024-03-01	RAW	$37.42
2024-02-01	RAW	$41.85
2024-02-01	PSA 7	$42.56
2024-02-01	PSA 8	$53.66
2024-02-01	PSA 9	$92.32
2024-02-01	BGS 9.5	$102.00
2024-02-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2024-02-01	RAW	$41.85
2024-01-01	RAW	$35.42
2024-01-01	PSA 7	$45.97
2024-01-01	PSA 8	$53.69
2024-01-01	PSA 9	$100.00
2024-01-01	BGS 9.5	$110.00
2024-01-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2024-01-01	RAW	$35.42
2023-12-01	RAW	$38.50
2023-12-01	PSA 7	$45.75
2023-12-01	PSA 8	$52.00
2023-12-01	PSA 9	$100.10
2023-12-01	BGS 9.5	$110.00
2023-12-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2023-12-01	RAW	$38.50
2023-11-01	RAW	$39.28
2023-11-01	PSA 7	$45.68
2023-11-01	PSA 8	$57.00
2023-11-01	PSA 9	$98.22
2023-11-01	BGS 9.5	$108.00
2023-11-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2023-11-01	RAW	$39.28
2023-10-01	RAW	$42.60
2023-10-01	PSA 7	$46.92
2023-10-01	PSA 8	$53.50
2023-10-01	PSA 9	$82.42
2023-10-01	BGS 9.5	$91.00
2023-10-01	PSA 10	$418.56
2023-10-01	RAW	$42.60
2023-09-01	RAW	$36.75
2023-09-01	PSA 7	$48.82
2023-09-01	PSA 8	$55.47
2023-09-01	PSA 9	$79.06
2023-09-01	BGS 9.5	$87.00
2023-09-01	PSA 10	$416.50
2023-09-01	RAW	$36.75
2023-08-01	RAW	$43.20
2023-08-01	PSA 7	$42.00
2023-08-01	PSA 8	$56.99
2023-08-01	PSA 9	$97.28
2023-08-01	PSA 10	$420.75
2023-08-01	RAW	$43.20
2023-07-01	RAW	$29.09
2023-07-01	PSA 7	$42.00
2023-07-01	PSA 8	$60.00
2023-07-01	PSA 9	$101.62
2023-07-01	PSA 10	$369.99
2023-07-01	RAW	$29.09
2023-06-01	RAW	$38.50
2023-06-01	PSA 7	$49.84
2023-06-01	PSA 8	$71.80
2023-06-01	PSA 9	$93.96
2023-06-01	PSA 10	$369.99
2023-06-01	RAW	$38.50
2023-05-01	RAW	$34.48
2023-05-01	PSA 7	$49.96
2023-05-01	PSA 8	$65.00
2023-05-01	PSA 9	$72.00
2023-05-01	PSA 10	$369.99
2023-05-01	RAW	$34.48
2023-04-01	RAW	$36.66
2023-04-01	PSA 7	$50.41
2023-04-01	PSA 8	$60.00
2023-04-01	PSA 9	$81.00
2023-04-01	PSA 10	$367.48
2023-04-01	RAW	$36.66
2023-03-01	RAW	$29.24
2023-03-01	PSA 7	$46.82
2023-03-01	PSA 8	$65.00
2023-03-01	PSA 9	$73.76
2023-03-01	PSA 10	$400.64
2023-03-01	RAW	$29.24
2023-02-01	RAW	$31.50
2023-02-01	PSA 7	$40.97
2023-02-01	PSA 8	$65.28
2023-02-01	PSA 9	$74.68
2023-02-01	PSA 10	$400.58
2023-02-01	RAW	$31.50
2023-01-01	RAW	$25.75
2023-01-01	PSA 7	$41.23
2023-01-01	PSA 8	$58.00
2023-01-01	PSA 9	$89.00
2023-01-01	PSA 10	$400.58
2023-01-01	RAW	$25.75
2022-12-01	RAW	$25.22
2022-12-01	PSA 7	$42.39
2022-12-01	PSA 8	$59.35
2022-12-01	PSA 9	$95.00
2022-12-01	PSA 10	$401.75
2022-12-01	RAW	$25.22
2022-11-01	RAW	$34.98
2022-11-01	PSA 7	$42.39
2022-11-01	PSA 8	$56.00
2022-11-01	PSA 9	$88.82
2022-11-01	PSA 10	$409.86
2022-11-01	RAW	$34.98
2022-10-01	RAW	$35.66
2022-10-01	PSA 7	$42.39
2022-10-01	PSA 8	$57.46
2022-10-01	PSA 9	$96.51
2022-10-01	PSA 10	$400.08
2022-10-01	RAW	$35.66
2022-09-01	RAW	$39.45
2022-09-01	PSA 7	$42.39
2022-09-01	PSA 8	$62.77
2022-09-01	PSA 9	$107.36
2022-09-01	PSA 10	$410.00
2022-09-01	RAW	$39.45
2022-08-01	RAW	$38.50
2022-08-01	PSA 7	$45.79
2022-08-01	PSA 8	$64.47
2022-08-01	PSA 9	$94.26
2022-08-01	PSA 10	$410.00
2022-08-01	RAW	$38.50
2022-07-01	RAW	$41.50
2022-07-01	PSA 7	$46.50
2022-07-01	PSA 8	$82.00
2022-07-01	PSA 9	$100.79
2022-07-01	PSA 10	$410.00
2022-07-01	RAW	$41.50
2022-06-01	RAW	$37.05
2022-06-01	PSA 7	$48.69
2022-06-01	PSA 8	$82.00
2022-06-01	PSA 9	$106.16
2022-06-01	PSA 10	$369.99
2022-06-01	RAW	$37.05
2022-05-01	RAW	$44.67
2022-05-01	PSA 7	$48.69
2022-05-01	PSA 8	$113.96
2022-05-01	PSA 9	$125.00
2022-05-01	PSA 10	$382.50
2022-05-01	RAW	$44.67
2022-04-01	RAW	$30.41
2022-04-01	PSA 7	$48.69
2022-04-01	PSA 8	$126.75
2022-04-01	PSA 9	$139.00
2022-04-01	PSA 10	$450.00
2022-04-01	RAW	$30.41
2022-03-01	RAW	$26.33
2022-03-01	PSA 7	$55.00
2022-03-01	PSA 8	$105.87
2022-03-01	PSA 9	$126.13
2022-03-01	PSA 10	$424.95
2022-03-01	RAW	$26.33
2022-02-01	RAW	$29.63
2022-02-01	PSA 7	$62.50
2022-02-01	PSA 8	$105.87
2022-02-01	PSA 9	$132.88
2022-02-01	PSA 10	$421.29
2022-02-01	RAW	$29.63
2022-01-01	RAW	$29.91
2022-01-01	PSA 7	$62.50
2022-01-01	PSA 8	$105.87
2022-01-01	PSA 9	$132.00
2022-01-01	PSA 10	$423.42
2022-01-01	RAW	$29.91
2021-12-01	RAW	$29.85
2021-12-01	PSA 7	$34.00
2021-12-01	PSA 8	$83.50
2021-12-01	PSA 9	$133.75
2021-12-01	PSA 10	$425.00
2021-12-01	RAW	$29.85
2021-11-01	RAW	$26.11
2021-11-01	PSA 7	$34.00
2021-11-01	PSA 8	$84.25
2021-11-01	PSA 9	$132.00
2021-11-01	PSA 10	$425.00
2021-11-01	RAW	$26.11
2021-10-01	RAW	$31.24
2021-10-01	PSA 8	$118.75
2021-10-01	PSA 9	$151.43
2021-10-01	PSA 10	$400.93
2021-10-01	RAW	$31.24
2021-09-01	RAW	$26.50
2021-09-01	PSA 8	$118.75
2021-09-01	PSA 9	$131.00
2021-09-01	PSA 10	$397.66
2021-09-01	RAW	$26.50
2021-08-01	RAW	$35.94
2021-08-01	PSA 8	$152.50
2021-08-01	PSA 9	$168.00
2021-08-01	PSA 10	$398.55
2021-08-01	RAW	$35.94
2021-07-01	RAW	$26.00
2021-07-01	PSA 8	$152.50
2021-07-01	PSA 9	$168.00
2021-07-01	PSA 10	$400.96
2021-07-01	RAW	$26.00
2021-06-01	RAW	$33.00
2021-06-01	PSA 8	$172.50
2021-06-01	PSA 9	$190.00
2021-06-01	PSA 10	$397.01
2021-06-01	RAW	$33.00
2021-05-01	RAW	$35.00
2021-05-01	PSA 8	$172.50
2021-05-01	PSA 9	$217.50
2021-05-01	PSA 10	$397.64
2021-05-01	RAW	$35.00
2021-04-01	RAW	$40.23
2021-04-01	PSA 8	$172.50
2021-04-01	PSA 9	$249.08
2021-04-01	PSA 10	$919.44
2021-04-01	RAW	$40.23
2021-03-01	RAW	$38.86
2021-03-01	PSA 8	$172.50
2021-03-01	PSA 9	$249.19
2021-03-01	PSA 10	$813.00
2021-03-01	RAW	$38.86
2021-02-01	RAW	$50.00
2021-02-01	PSA 8	$172.50
2021-02-01	PSA 9	$262.18
2021-02-01	PSA 10	$401.00
2021-02-01	RAW	$50.00
2021-01-01	RAW	$33.03
2021-01-01	PSA 8	$172.50
2021-01-01	RAW	$33.03

? Card FAQ

Dark Ampharos FAQ

Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.

How much is Dark Ampharos from Neo Destiny worth?

Recent recorded market price is $149.00 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.

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?

Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. See Kagemaru Himeno'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 Neo Destiny set released in 2002, so this card (#1 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 this card in Standard format?

Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Neo Destiny 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.

Dark Ampharos - Neo Destiny (#1)

Dark Ampharos - Neo Destiny

Other printings of Dark Ampharos

Dark Ampharos FAQ