e-Reader · 2002
Ampharos 2/165
Expedition Base Set · 2002
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What is Ampharos 2/165 worth?
The Ampharos 2/165 is a Expedition Base Set 2002 graded card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $258 to $17,500. PSA 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $1,591.
Before you buy
Confirm the exact edition and card number, verify the slab certification with the grader, inspect centering and surface quality, then compare recorded sales and current asking prices.
The Ampharos 2/165 in context
Why collectors care
Ampharos is the second Expedition holo and one of the set's most appealing Johto inclusions, giving the first English e-Reader set a bridge from the original Kanto cast into Generation II.
How to identify it
Expedition Base Set 2/165, Ampharos. Match the regular holo artwork and the 2/165 number; the set also has a reverse-holo version that should not be treated as the same finish.
Common mistakes
A reverse holo can look like a regular holo in a small scan. Ask for a clear view of the foil pattern and confirm the exact 2/165 label rather than relying on a generic Expedition listing.
Grade considerations
Surface scratches on the foil and whitening along the light border are the usual problems. The scan strip and thin corners deserve a close look because small chips are easy to miss in slab photos.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 30, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 1 | $17,500 | N/A |
| PSA 9 | 2 | $1,591 | $668 to $2,514 |
| PSA 8 | 1 | $875 | N/A |
| CGC 9 | 1 | $799 | N/A |
| PSA 6 | 1 | $258 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-30. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Ampharos 2/165 value FAQ
What is Ampharos 2/165 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $258 to $17,500.
What grade sells most often for Ampharos 2/165?+
PSA 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $1,591.
What is the highest median grade for Ampharos 2/165?+
PSA 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $1,591. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Ampharos 2/165 worth grading?+
For this card, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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Historical graded card sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-30. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
