# Ampharos #029/086

The Ampharos (#029/086, ME04: Chaos Rising, 2025) is a rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/ampharos-me04-chaos-rising-029-086-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME04: Chaos Rising
- Number: #029/086
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Reverse Holofoil
- Set released: May 22, 2026
- Set size: 136 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $0
- 40-day change: -70.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.2
- Average centering: 9.2
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 33% | $0 |
| 8.5 | 33% | $0 |
| 8 | 33% | $2 |

### Most common condition issues

- Back Center (2–3 Diagonal Light Scratches Visible Across PokéBall Artwork): 33% of scans
- Whitening (Front); Tr: 33% of scans
- Roughness (Front): 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Ampharos carries a market value of $0. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $0, about 0.7× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ampharos worth?

The Ampharos from ME04: Chaos Rising has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Ampharos cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Ampharos averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 8.8, surface 8.2, centering 9.2.

### What are the most common defects on a Ampharos?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Ampharos cards are Back Center (2–3 Diagonal Light Scratches Visible Across PokéBall Artwork) (33% of scans), Whitening (Front); Tr (33% of scans), Roughness (Front) (33% of scans).

### Is the Ampharos worth grading?

Whether the Ampharos is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app