Question 1

What is the current market value of Ampharos #40?

Accepted Answer

Ampharos from Steam Siege is currently trading around $0.79. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 4.5%. It now sits 4.9% above its 30-day average of $0.75. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.63 and $0.79, producing a 20% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Ampharos #40 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 4.5%; current pricing is 25% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.63 and $0.79 create a 20% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 4.9% above its 30-day reference ($0.75). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +50548% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $21.66, while PSA 10 is $400.12.

Question 3

What is Ampharos #40 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2016, Steam Siege introduced this print of Ampharos. 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 140. Energy typing is Lightning. As an evolution, Ampharos develops from Flaaffy. This card has the following ability: "Shocking Light". The printed attacks highlight "Gigavolt". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to Metal. Retreat cost is 2 energy. 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 $0.19 to $36.76 (19247% spread). The current card sits -91% versus the sampled alternative average of $8.93. Notable alternatives include Ampharos #90 (Chaos Rising) at $14.37, Ampharos #29 (Chaos Rising) at $0.19, Ampharos #1 (Secret Wonders) at $36.76, and Ampharos #78 (Lost Thunder) at $1.68.

Question 5

What set is Ampharos #40 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Steam Siege is 2016. Steam Siege is grouped under the XY era. The checklist contains 116 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 10 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Ampharos is card number 40 with a Rare Holo designation.

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