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Ampharos
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$175.00Market Price
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Ampharos Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
Ampharos is one of Johto’s most memorable Pokémon because Jasmine’s Ampharos, Amphy, is the beacon of Olivine City’s lighthouse in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, giving this card an instant connection to one of Generation II’s most emotional side stories.
Card History
The Ampharos species made its anime debut in "Fight for the Light!," where Jasmine’s sick Ampharos had to be healed before it could light the lighthouse again, a storyline that helped define Ampharos as a gentle guardian rather than just an Electric attacker.
Set Lore
Expedition Base Set was the first main expansion in the Pokémon e-Card era, so Ampharos #2 stands out as an early holo from the set that introduced the distinctive e-Reader border and code strip collectors immediately recognize.
Card History
This Expedition Ampharos pairs its repeatable Energy Connect Poké-Power with Lightning Strike, letting it funnel Energy from the Bench into the Active Spot before unleashing a heavier hit, a design that made the card feel like a true Lightning engine instead of a simple finisher.
Artist
This holo was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, one of the most iconic artists in Pokémon history and the original designer of Pikachu, which gives the card extra collector appeal beyond Ampharos itself.
Card Reference
About Ampharos
Ampharos is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 2. 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 $175.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Expedition
- Card Number
- #2
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Ampharos?
The current market price of Ampharos is $175.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Ampharos from?
Ampharos is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 2, released in 2002.
Is Ampharos worth grading?
Whether Ampharos 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?
You can buy or sell Ampharos 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.