Ampharos V · Vivid Voltage, what to know.
About the Ampharos V card
Numbered 171 of 203 in Vivid Voltage, released in November 2020, Ampharos V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Lightning-type carrying 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Ampharos V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki.
What is Ampharos V worth?
Ampharos V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Vivid Voltage's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Vivid Voltage holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Ampharos V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Ampharos V is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the lightning foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Ampharos V
For Ampharos V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Ampharos V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Ampharos V holo for any raw purchase.
