
Ampharos is a Stage 2 Pokémon card from the Neo Genesis set, classified as a Lightning type with 80 HP. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori and includes…
Ampharos is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Neo Genesis set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 1/111 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Neo Genesis set was released on December 16, 2000.
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: 1/111
Set: Neo Genesis
Series: Neo
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Lightning
HP: 80
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: December 16, 2000
National Pokédex number: 181
Ampharos is a solid addition to the Neo Genesis 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 Ken Sugimori.
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 $74.25. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Neo Genesis set has a median card value near $4.51 and an average near $43.40, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -34% over the last 7 days and -40% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Neo Genesis 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.
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.
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 Neo Genesis set (Neo series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Neo Genesis set. Its current aggregated market price is about $74.25; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Ampharos is from the Neo Genesis set (Neo series), numbered 1/111 with the Rare Holo rarity.
Ampharos is classified as Rare Holo.
The current aggregated market price is about $74.25, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
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 Neo Genesis set was released on December 16, 2000.
Yes. Ampharos appears on 22 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.