Ampharos ex #25 (Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens)
Ampharos ex #25 from Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens is worth about $41.99 raw (Near Mint) and $1,437 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $25–$36 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $41.99 | $25 – $36 |
| Lightly Played | $33.59 | $20 – $29 |
| Moderately Played | $25.19 | $15 – $21 |
| Heavily Played | $16.80 | $10 – $14 |
| Damaged | $10.50 | $6 – $9 |
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 | $1,437 | $862 – $1,221 |
| PSA 9.5 | $252 | $151 – $214 |
| PSA 9 | $229 | $138 – $195 |
| PSA 8 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| PSA 7 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| BGS 10 | $1,868 | $1,121 – $1,588 |
| CGC 10 | $862 | $517 – $733 |
| SGC 10 | $862 | $517 – $733 |
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 | $25–$36 | $0 | $0 | $25–$36 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $41.99 | −$5.56 | −$5.00 | $31.43 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $39.89 | −$4.34 | −$4.00 | $31.55 | 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% | $1,437 | $1,203 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $229 | $156 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $41 | $-12 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $42 | $-12 |
"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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The Ampharos ex #25 (Pokemon Japanese Rulers of the Heavens) currently trades at $41.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.