# Ampharos #090/086

The Ampharos (#090/086, ME04: Chaos Rising, 2026) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 66 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 30% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-me04-chaos-rising-ampharos-090-086-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME04: Chaos Rising
- Number: #090/086
- Year: 2026
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: May 22, 2026
- Set size: 127 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $4
- 39-day change: -38.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 66
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 9.1
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 30%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 30% | $10 |
| 9 | 58% | $10 |
| 8.5 | 2% | $9 |
| 8 | 9% | $9 |
| 6 & below | 2% | $6 |

### Most common condition issues

- Back Bottom Left Area(Back): 2% of scans
- Ding(Back): 2% of scans
- Nick(Back): 2% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Ampharos carries a market value of $4. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $10, about 2.3× 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 66 community scans on ZeroPop, the Ampharos averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 30% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.1, edges 9.1, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Ampharos cards are Back Bottom Left Area(Back) (2% of scans), Ding(Back) (2% of scans), Nick(Back) (2% 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