Ampharos EX
Pokemon • XY - Ancient Origins
Card Type
Basic Pokémon-EX
Set & Number
XY - Ancient Origins - 87/98
Rarity
Ultra Rare (Full Art)
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Lightly Played (LP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00, Graded PSA 9: $20.00 - $30.00, Graded PSA 10: $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for Ampharos EX 87/98 range between $6 and $9 depending on minor condition variations.
Condition Details
Minor surface scratching on the foil, slight edge whitening on the back and minor corner softening, typical of light play.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless pristine, as the potential grading fees and shipping costs may exceed the value increase for a Lightly Played copy.
Card Description
Ability/Attack 1: Thunder Rod - Look at the top 4 cards of your deck and attach as many Lightning Energy cards you find there as you like to this Pokémon. Shuffle the other cards back into your deck. Attack 2: Sparkling Tail (100 damage) - This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Notable Features
Full art ultra rare card with vertical holographic finish and textured surface characteristic of XY-era EX cards.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct font sizing, proper vertical brushed holo texture, correct copyright year (2015), and standard Pokémon card stock weight.
Scanned: 2026-09-06T21:21:41.684475