Vintage · holo
Ampharos
Expedition Base Set · #2 · English · released 2002
Raw market price
$175
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $38,469 | 22 |
| PSA 8 | $531 | 265 |
PSA population recorded 2026-09-05 · total graded 861
Why this card matters
pop
844 total PSA pop is modest for a 2002 holo; only 22 PSA 10s exist. Gem supply is tight, but mid-grades are plentiful — ceiling scarcity is real, bulk is not.
demand
Ampharos has a loyal fanbase & Gen 2 nostalgia, but lacks Charizard/Pikachu tier pull. Expedition is a collector's set, not mass-market — demand is genuine but niche.
artist
Expedition holos feature the iconic e-Reader dot strip & Ken Sugimori-era lush painted backgrounds. The foil pattern and Ampharos pose are visually striking — strong finish appeal.
catalyst
30d momentum is flat at 0%. No active hype cycle, set anniversary, or media event detected. Comps are solid but recent, suggesting price discovery has plateaued for now.
Graded comps on record
$38,469
PSA 10
$3,500
BGS 9.5
$1,341
CGC 9.5
$600
BGS 10
$537
CGC 9
$531
PSA 8
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Market data recorded 2026-09-03 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.