
Ampharos is a Stage 2 Lightning-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It is part of the Unseen Forces set from the EX series, released in the mid-2000s era (2005). The…
Ampharos is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Unseen Forces set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 1/115 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Unseen Forces set was released on August 1, 2005.
Card name: Ampharos
Card number: 1/115
Set: Unseen Forces
Series: EX
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Lightning
HP: 120
Artist: Kyoko Umemoto
Release date: August 1, 2005
National Pokédex number: 181
Ampharos is a solid addition to the Unseen Forces 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 Kyoko Umemoto.
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 Unseen Forces set has a median card value near $36.82 and an average near $82.37, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -25% over the last 7 days and -29% 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 Unseen Forces 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 Unseen Forces set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Unseen Forces set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Ampharos is from the Unseen Forces set (EX series), numbered 1/115 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. 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 Unseen Forces set was released on August 1, 2005.
Yes. Ampharos appears on 22 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.