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5 facts about this card
Ampharos is forever tied to Johto nostalgia because the sick Ampharos at Olivine City's lighthouse is a major story beat in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, making any Ampharos card feel like a piece of that classic beacon quest.
The species made its anime debut through Jasmine's lighthouse Ampharos, so collectors often connect Ampharos cards with one of Johto's most memorable rescue stories.
This specific EX Unseen Forces Ampharos stands out for its Poké-Power Energy Connect, a flexible energy-moving effect that gave a Stage 2 Lightning deck a distinctly tactical identity in the mid-EX era.
Being card #1 in EX Unseen Forces gives this holo a flagship feel in a set remembered for its August 22, 2005 release and its mix of regular holos, Pokémon-ex, and sought-after gold-star chases.
Kyoko Umemoto's art leans into Ampharos's calm, radiant presence, which fits perfectly with a Pokémon famous for serving as a living lighthouse in Johto lore.
Card Reference
Ampharos is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Unseen Forces set, card number 1. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2005. The current market price is $103.69, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Ampharos is $103.69. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Ampharos is from the Pokemon Unseen Forces set, card number 1, released in 2005.
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.
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.