Ampharos EX 87/98
Pokemon card from Ancient Origins · released Aug 12, 2015
Ampharos EX is an Ultra Rare Lightning-type Basic Pokemon card, number 87/98 in Ancient Origins (released Aug 12, 2015), illustrated by Ryo Ueda. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$81.29 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$52.42 to ~$81.29, up 55.1%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$81.29 | ~$31.00 | ~$48.44 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Ancient Origins |
| Number | 87/98 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 170 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Ryo Ueda |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number87/98Card 87 of the 98 in the main Ancient Origins list.
- Set symbol
The small Ancient Origins 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.
- RarityUltra Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ryo Ueda” names the artist who made the art.
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
Other Ampharos EX printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.