Ampharos 1/127
Pokemon card from Platinum · released Feb 11, 2009
Ampharos is a Holo Rare Lightning-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 1/127 in Platinum (released Feb 11, 2009), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$33.58 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$33.58.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$33.58 | ~$22.00 | ~$34.50 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$27.39 | ~$19.00 | ~$27.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse 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.
Graded copies on eBay
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Sealed Platinum products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
Card details
| Set | Platinum |
| Number | 1/127 |
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 130 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Flaaffy |
| Artist | Atsuko Nishida |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number1/127Card 1 of the 127 in the main Platinum list.
- Set symbol
The small Platinum 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.
- RarityHolo Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Atsuko Nishida” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-BODY: Damage BindEach Pokémon that has any damage counters on it (both yours and your opponent's) can't use any Poké-Powers.
Gigavolt30+Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 30 more damage. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Reflect Energy70Move an Energy card attached to Ampharos to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Weakness: Fighting +30 · Resistance: Metal -20 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Ampharos 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.