M Ampharos EX 88/98
Pokemon card from Ancient Origins · released Aug 12, 2015
M Ampharos EX is an Ultra Rare Lightning-type MEGA Pokemon card, number 88/98 in Ancient Origins (released Aug 12, 2015), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$80.00 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$78.35 to ~$80.00, up 2.1%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$80.00 | ~$48.00 | ~$65.58 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Ancient Origins |
| Number | 88/98 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 220 |
| Stage | MEGA — evolves from Ampharos-EX |
| Artist | 5ban Graphics |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number88/98Card 88 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. 5ban Graphics” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Exavolt120+You may do 50 more damage and leave your opponent's Active Pokémon Paralyzed. If you do, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Resistance: Metal -20 · Retreat cost: 3
Other M 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.