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Dark Ampharos [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$120.00Market Price
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Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Dark Ampharos stands at #1 in Neo Destiny’s set list, giving this holo a true headliner spot in the final English Neo Series expansion and one of the last WotC-era cards to carry the 1st Edition stamp.
Set Lore
Neo Destiny was built around the clash of Light and Dark Pokémon tied to Team Rocket, so Dark Ampharos feels like a perfect symbol of the set’s darker Johto twist.
In-Game
Ampharos is famous in the games for its tail acting as a beacon for lost people and even ships at sea, which makes the card’s ominous 'Dark' version a striking corruption of one of Johto’s most trusted lights.
Card History
In the anime, Ampharos is closely associated with lighthouse duty as a guide to safety, so collectors often see Dark Ampharos as a shadowy counterpart to one of Johto’s most memorable beacon Pokémon.
Artist
Kagemaru Himeno is one of the defining artists of classic Pokémon TCG history, illustrating cards since Jungle, and her soft watercolor style gives Dark Ampharos the storybook menace that makes WotC holos so collectible.
Card Reference
About Dark Ampharos [1st Edition]
Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Destiny set, card number 1. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $120.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Destiny
- Card Number
- #1
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Ampharos [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] is $120.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] from?
Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Destiny set, card number 1, released in 2002.
Is Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] 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 Dark Ampharos [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] 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.