Ampharos (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blast · 021/050 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
021/050
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Ampharos (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Ampharos (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #021/050 of the BW5: Dragon Blast set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Ampharos (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ampharos (Japanese) (Rare, BW5: Dragon Blast #021/050) changes hands at roughly $19.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $19.99, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $2.99. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $19.99, Lightly Played $2.99, Heavily Played $2.99 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.92 | $5.92 | $5.92 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 5 |
Collector Outlook for Ampharos (Japanese)
Ampharos (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Ampharos (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
