Ampharos ex 89/97
Pokemon card from Dragon · released Nov 24, 2003
Ampharos ex is a Rare Lightning-type Basic Pokemon card, number 89/97 in Dragon (released Nov 24, 2003), illustrated by Ryo Ueda. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$245.62 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was unchanged at ~$245.62.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$245.62 | ~$250.98 | ~$301.18 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
What the codes mean
- Card number89/97Card 89 of the 97 in the main Dragon list.
- Set symbol
The small Dragon symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ryo Ueda” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-BODY: ConductivityAs long as Ampharos ex is in play, whenever your opponent attaches an Energy card to his or her Pokémon from hand, put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon. You can't put more than 1 damage counter even if there is more than 1 Ampharos ex in play.
Gigavolt40+Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Weakness: Fighting x2 · Resistance: Metal -30 · Retreat cost: 3
Other Ampharos ex printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.