Ampharos #14

Ampharos is a HeartGold & SoulSilver card from the 2010 release window. The printed flavor text states: "The tail's tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away.

It acts as a beacon for lost people." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare.

Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Lightning.

This card evolves from Flaaffy. Attack line includes "Acceleration Bolt" and "Thunder".

For Ampharos in HeartGold & SoulSilver, the current reference price is $5.89. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability.

That is close to the 30-day average of $5.84. Its 90-day trading band runs between $3.73 and $5.89, producing a 37% range and moderate-volatility behavior.

Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $3.73 to $5.89 (37% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior.

Relative to the 30-day baseline ($5.84), pricing is near equilibrium. The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $20.00, or +240% relative to raw.

HeartGold & SoulSilver entered circulation in 2010. Series classification for this set is HeartGold & SoulSilver.

The checklist contains 124 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

In the HeartGold & SoulSilver checklist, Ampharos occupies position #14 as a Rare card.

A wider Ampharos checklist helps contextualize this specific Ampharos print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets.

Comparable prices currently cover $0.18-$2.08, a 1056% band. Against the sample mean of $0.65, this card is +804%.

Notable alternatives include Ampharos #40 (Steam Siege) at $0.63, Ampharos #56 (Evolving Skies) at $0.18, Ampharos #49 (Chilling Reign) at $0.23, and Ampharos #57 (Darkness Ablaze) at $0.24.