Ampharos ex 89/97

Name: Ampharos ex #89 - Dragon | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex3-89
Price: 212.86 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dragon Released: Nov 24, 2003

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Holo EX Pull Rate: 1 in 54 packs (1.9%) Evolves From: Flaaffy

Raw Prices

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212.86 $9.12 (4.48%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	4,550.00	9.88%	x21
PSA9	750.59	7.32%	x3.5
PSA8.5	205.85	—	x1.0
PSA8	440.51	25.31%	x2.1
PSA7	307.68	15.94%	x1.4

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
56
3.82%
$4,550.00
PSA 9 Mint
352
23.99%
$750.59
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
372
25.36%
$440.51
PSA 7 Near Mint
252
17.18%
$307.68
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
183
12.47%
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PSA 5 Excellent
123
8.38%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
46
3.14%
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PSA 3 Very Good
26
1.77%
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PSA 2 Good
15
1.02%
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PSA 1 Poor
32
2.18%
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Is Ampharos ex 89/97 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $212.86 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $276.85

$212.86

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$307.68

PSA 7 +$26.82

$440.51

PSA 8 +$142.38

$750.59

PSA 9 +$412.15

$4,550

PSA 10 +$3,718

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $212.86 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Ampharos
National Pokédex #[181]
Card Number 89/97
Card RarityRare Holo EX
IllustratorRyo Ueda
Release Date24/11/2003
SeriesEX
Expansion Dragon
Evolves From
Flaaffy
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points150 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Poké-Body: Conductivity
As long as Ampharos ex is in play, whenever your opponent attaches an Energy card to his or her Pokémon from hand, put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon. You can't put more than 1 damage counter even if there is more than 1 Ampharos ex in play.

Attacks

Gigavolt40+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Rules

When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Ampharos ex glowing softly, poised against a radiant, starry cosmic background. Its tail orb shines brightly, casting light that contrasts with the shimmering, glittering space around it.

Playability Overview

Ampharos ex's ability to steadily damage opponents' Pokémon when they attach Energy encourages strategic disruption and pressure throughout the game, balanced by its moderate attack power and coin-dependent effects.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric EvolutionAmpharos ex has such a vibrant energy! The sparkly background and the dynamic pose really highlight its electric nature. I’d recommend placing it on a "Power Surge" page, surrounded by other electric types like Raichu and Zapdos. The glimmering stars create a fantastic visual flow.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric / Dynamic / Sparkly / Power Play / Evolution Showcase

Ampharos ex 89/97

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Rules

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

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