Ampharos EX #27/98
Pokemon card from Ancient Origins · released 2015-08-12
Ampharos EX is a Ultra Rare Lightning-type Basic Pokemon card, number 27/98 of the Ancient Origins set (released 2015-08-12), illustrated by Eske Yoshinob. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$3.81 for the Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $3.81 | $2.95 | $4.99 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Ancient Origins |
| Number | 27/98 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 170 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Eske Yoshinob |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Thunder RodLook 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.
Sparkling Tail100This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Resistance: Metal -20 · Retreat cost: 2
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.