M Ampharos EX #28 (Pokemon Ancient Origins)
M Ampharos EX #28 from Pokemon Ancient Origins is worth about $14.43 raw (Near Mint) and $149 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$12 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $14.43 | $9 – $12 |
| Lightly Played | $11.54 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $8.66 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.77 | $3 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.61 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $149 | $90 – $127 |
| PSA 9.5 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| PSA 9 | $41 | $24 – $34 |
| PSA 8 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
| PSA 7 | $22 | $13 – $19 |
| BGS 10 | $194 | $116 – $165 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| SGC 10 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
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 | $9–$12 | $0 | $0 | $9–$12 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $14.43 | −$1.91 | −$5.00 | $7.52 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $13.71 | −$1.49 | −$4.00 | $8.22 | 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% | $149 | $87 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $41 | $-13 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $30 | $-22 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $14 | $-35 |
"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 M Ampharos EX #28 (Pokemon Ancient Origins) currently trades at $14.43 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.