Ampharos (Japanese)
Pt1: Galactic's Conquest · 036/096 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
036/096
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Ampharos (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Ampharos (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited_Holofoil variant is a Holo Rare — the shimmering pulls that built the hobby and that set-builders prize most. Cataloged as Holo Rare #036/096 of the Pt1: Galactic's Conquest 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) (Holo Rare, Pt1: Galactic's Conquest #036/096) changes hands at roughly $15.99, 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 $15.99, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $9.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 4 |
Collector Outlook for Ampharos (Japanese)
Holo Rares such as Ampharos (Japanese) are perennial favorites, and nostalgia keeps demand for clean copies durable. 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.
