Ampharos
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 057/189 · Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
057/189
Seltenheit
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
570
Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
About Ampharos
Ampharos is a Rare card that stands out in the SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze set, numbered 057/189 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Ampharos Price Analysis
The current market price for Ampharos from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze is $0.25 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.20 to a high of $0.20. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $34.99 — approximately 140.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $12.00. Over the past 30 days, Ampharos has increased in value by +8.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (570+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Ampharos
Professional grading is available for Ampharos and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.23 | 132 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.21 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.25 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 412 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.59 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.99 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
Is Ampharos a Good Investment?
Ampharos carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
