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Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #1 (Pokemon Neo Destiny)
Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Neo Destiny is worth about $219.79 raw (Near Mint) and $3,925 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $132–$187 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $219.79 | $132 – $187 |
| Lightly Played | $175.83 | $105 – $149 |
| Moderately Played | $131.87 | $79 – $112 |
| Heavily Played | $87.92 | $53 – $75 |
| Damaged | $54.95 | $33 – $47 |
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 | $3,925 | $2,355 – $3,336 |
| PSA 9.5 | $617 | $370 – $524 |
| PSA 9 | $561 | $337 – $477 |
| PSA 8 | $325 | $195 – $276 |
| PSA 7 | $260 | $156 – $221 |
| BGS 10 | $5,103 | $3,062 – $4,338 |
| CGC 10 | $640 | $384 – $544 |
| SGC 10 | $2,355 | $1,413 – $2,002 |
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 | $132–$187 | $0 | $0 | $132–$187 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $219.79 | −$29.12 | −$0.00 | $190.67 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $208.80 | −$22.74 | −$0.00 | $186.06 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $3,925 | $3,362 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $561 | $444 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $325 | $239 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $220 | $148 |
"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 Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #1
The Dark Ampharos [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Neo Destiny is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $219.79. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,925. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.