
Ampharos is a Stage 2 Lightning-type Pokémon with 150 HP. It features artwork by Satoshi Shirai and is part of the Lost Thunder set from the Sun & Moon…
Ampharos is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 150 HP from the Lost Thunder set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 78/214 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Lost Thunder set was released on November 2, 2018.
The card includes the flavor text: “The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people.”.
Card name: Ampharos
Card number: 78/214
Set: Lost Thunder
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Lightning
HP: 150
Artist: Satoshi Shirai
Release date: November 2, 2018
National Pokédex number: 181
Ampharos is a solid addition to the Lost Thunder set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Ampharos was illustrated by Satoshi Shirai.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Ampharos is about
For context, the Lost Thunder set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Lost Thunder set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Ampharos is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 45 copies of this card, of which 7 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 15.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Rare Holo cards like Ampharos are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 45 copies to date.
Ampharos appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 2 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Ampharos pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Lost Thunder set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Lost Thunder set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Ampharos is from the Lost Thunder set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 78/214 with the Rare Holo rarity.
Ampharos is classified as Rare Holo.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 45 copies so far, with about 15.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 45 copies, of which 7 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 15.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Rare Holo cards like Ampharos are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Lost Thunder set was released on November 2, 2018.
Yes. Ampharos appears on 22 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.