Question 1

What is the current market value of Ampharos #1?

Accepted Answer

Ampharos (Neo Genesis) is presently valued at about $74.25 in raw condition. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability. That is close to the 30-day average of $73.27. Its 90-day trading band runs between $53.46 and $75.85, producing a 30% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Ampharos #1 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $53.46 and $75.85 create a 30% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($73.27). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +3104% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $307.24, while PSA 10 is $2379.11.

Question 3

What is Ampharos #1 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Ampharos appears in Neo Genesis, released in 2000. 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 Holo. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Lightning. This card evolves from Flaaffy. Attack line includes "Gigaspark". The card has a weakness to Fighting. It requires 2 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Ampharos cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Ampharos printings create a useful comparison set for Ampharos. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.15 to $36.76 (24407% spread). The current card sits +743% versus the sampled alternative average of $8.81. Notable alternatives include Ampharos #90 (Chaos Rising) at $13.77, Ampharos #29 (Chaos Rising) at $0.15, Ampharos #1 (Secret Wonders) at $36.76, and Ampharos #78 (Lost Thunder) at $1.59.

Question 5

What set is Ampharos #1 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Neo Genesis was released in 2000. Neo Genesis is grouped under the Neo era. The checklist contains 111 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Ampharos (#1) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.

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