Question 1

What is the current market value of Ampharos #57?

Accepted Answer

Ampharos from Darkness Ablaze is currently trading around $0.25. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 2.3%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.25). The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.22 and a peak around $0.28 (24% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Ampharos #57 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (2.3%), and value remains materially above its recent low (14%). With a 24% 90-day spread ($0.22-$0.28), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.25), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +11848% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $18.48, while PSA 10 is $29.87.

Question 3

What is Ampharos #57 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2020, Darkness Ablaze introduced this print of Ampharos. The printed flavor text states: "Its tail shines bright and strong. It has been prized since long ago as a beacon for sailors." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Lightning. As an evolution, Ampharos develops from Flaaffy. Attack line includes "Dazzle Blast" and "Electric Ball". The card has a weakness to Fighting. The retreat cost for this card is 2. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Ampharos cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Ampharos checklist helps contextualize this specific Ampharos print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.23 and $36.76 (15883% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($8.76), this card is -97%. Notable alternatives include Ampharos #90 (Chaos Rising) at $14.00, Ampharos #29 (Chaos Rising) at $0.23, Ampharos #1 (Secret Wonders) at $36.76, and Ampharos #40 (Steam Siege) at $1.03.

Question 5

What set is Ampharos #57 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Darkness Ablaze was released in 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. The checklist contains 201 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Ampharos (#57) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.

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