Ampharos #49 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Ampharos #49 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $135.90 raw (Near Mint) and $1,124 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $82–$116 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $135.90 | $82 – $116 |
| Lightly Played | $108.72 | $65 – $92 |
| Moderately Played | $81.54 | $49 – $69 |
| Heavily Played | $54.36 | $33 – $46 |
| Damaged | $33.98 | $20 – $29 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,124 | $674 – $955 |
| PSA 9.5 | $336 | $202 – $286 |
| PSA 9 | $305 | $183 – $259 |
| PSA 8 | $51 | $31 – $44 |
| PSA 7 | $22 | $13 – $19 |
| BGS 10 | $1,461 | $877 – $1,242 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | $150 – $212 |
| SGC 10 | $674 | $404 – $573 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $82–$116 | $0 | $0 | $82–$116 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $135.90 | −$18.01 | −$0.00 | $117.89 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $129.10 | −$14.06 | −$0.00 | $115.04 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $1,124 | $932 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $305 | $222 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $51 | $-4 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $136 | $75 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Ampharos #49
The Ampharos #49 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $135.90. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,124. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.