| Set | EX Team Rocket Returns |
| Card number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 120 |
| Artist | Emi Miwa |
| Released | Nov 2004 |
Dark Ampharos #2 Value (EX Team Rocket Returns)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Dark Ampharos stands near the front of EX Team Rocket Returns as a Rare Holo from late 2004, with Emi Miwa credited for the illustration. The Dark designation ties it directly to the set's revived villain theme, while its relative price rank places it comfortably in the stronger half of the checklist.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $67.96 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €35.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €71.50 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €43.95 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 59 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $6,100 |
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Dark Ampharos #2: rarity, grading and trend
Dark Ampharos #2 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from EX Team Rocket Returns, the EX era (2004). It ranks as number 19 by price out of 111 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 90x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($67.96 to $67.96). The illustration is by Emi Miwa.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 7 | $86.77 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $291.84 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $250.00 | 3 |
| CGC | 9 | $125.08 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $80.00 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $6,100 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $313.55 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $177.20 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $143.34 | 5 |
| SGC | 9 | $111.98 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Dark Ampharos price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €35.00 | $67.96 |
| Oct 2026 | €52.23 | $67.96 |
| Sep 2026 | €64.33 | $67.96 |
| Aug 2026 | €60.00 | $67.96 |
| Jul 2026 | €60.00 | $67.96 |
| Jun 2026 | €49.63 | $67.96 |
| May 2026 | €45.00 | $67.96 |
| Apr 2026 | €45.97 | $67.96 |
| Mar 2026 | €41.99 | $67.88 |
| Feb 2026 | €42.00 | $67.80 |
| Jan 2026 | €38.03 | $71.62 |
| Dec 2025 | €37.95 | $72.28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Ampharos #2 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $67.96, a PSA 10 sells for around $6,100 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €35.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Dark Ampharos #2 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Dark Ampharos #2 sells for about $6,100 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $67.96 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Dark Ampharos #2 rare?
Dark Ampharos #2 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 19 by price among the 111 cards in EX Team Rocket Returns. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Dark Ampharos #2 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $67.96.
Is Dark Ampharos #2 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 89.8x raw ($6,032 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Dark Ampharos I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (2) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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