Ampharos EX Pokemon Ancient Origins #87
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Ampharos EX Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Ampharos-EX appears in XY—Ancient Origins alongside M Ampharos-EX, giving collectors a satisfying base-to-Mega pairing within the same set.
Set Lore
The official Ancient Origins expansion spotlighted Mega Ampharos-EX as one of the headlining heavy hitters, which makes pulling Ampharos-EX feel like opening the door to one of the set’s marquee Mega lines.
In-Game
Ampharos has some of the most memorable Pokédex flavor in the series, with multiple games describing its tail light as a beacon visible from far away—and even from space in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Cultural Impact
Ampharos is deeply tied to Johto nostalgia because an Ampharos named Amphy powers the Olivine Lighthouse, one of the most iconic side stories in Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Artist
This card is illustrated by Ryo Ueda, a longtime Pokémon TCG 3D artist especially known for giving powerful Pokémon-ex and other high-rarity cards a dramatic, high-impact presence.
Card Reference
About Ampharos EX (Pokemon Ancient Origins #87)
Ampharos EX is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Ancient Origins set, card number 87, illustrated by Ryo Ueda. This card has a Ultra Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the XY era, and was released in 2015. The current market price is $52.42, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $35.18 to $53.73, with a median of $47.35.
Card details
- Card Number
- #87
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
- Release Year
- 2015
- Language
- English
- Era
- XY
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Ampharos EX from Pokemon Ancient Origins #87?
The current market price of Ampharos EX is $52.42. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Ampharos EX from?
Ampharos EX is from the Pokemon Ancient Origins set, card number 87, released in 2015.
Is Ampharos EX worth grading?
Whether Ampharos EX is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Ampharos EX?
You can buy or sell Ampharos EX on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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