Question 1

What is the current market value of Ampharos #78?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Ampharos in Lost Thunder at roughly $0.61. Over the last 7 days it declined 10.3%. It is currently 22.4% below the 30-day average of $0.79. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.61 and $1.39, producing a 128% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Ampharos #78 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (10.3%); this leaves value 56% under the 90-day peak. With a 128% 90-day spread ($0.61-$1.39), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 22.4% below its 30-day reference ($0.79). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Ampharos #78 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Ampharos appears in Lost Thunder, released in 2018. Card flavor text reads: "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 Holo. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Ampharos develops from Flaaffy. Printed ability include "Unseen Flash". Notable move text references "Split Bomb". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to Metal. 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. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $14.67 (24350% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($7.24), this card is -92%. Notable alternatives include Ampharos #75 (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos) at $11.22, Ampharos #29 (Chaos Rising) at $0.06, Ampharos #90 (Chaos Rising) at $9.16, and Ampharos #40 (Dragons Exalted) at $5.40.

Question 5

What set is Ampharos #78 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Lost Thunder is 2018. Lost Thunder is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. The checklist contains 240 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Ampharos (#78) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.

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