Gengar

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◇ Psychic

Gengar - Arceus (#17)

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare HP 120
TCGplayer market reference
$169.98
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
17
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Energy
Psychic
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
i About this card

Gengar - Arceus

Gengar is a Rare Pokémon card from the Arceus Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 17 in the Arceus checklist, classified as a Psychic-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $169.98. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Gengar has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#17 in Arceus) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 86Elite

Strong market heat, icon status, grading upside.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 77

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 80

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 72

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal
$99.83 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$169.98 market
Low $299.99 Mid $349.28 High $499.99

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5287m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$170
Low
$3.25
Feb 2021
High
$170
Oct 2026
Avg
$85.63
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
+5130.2%
since first tracked
Tracked since Feb 1, 2021 · 242 data points

Sale History 233 sales · since 2021-02-01

PSA 10 high $225.50 PSA 9 high $84.73 Raw high $37.76
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $37.76
RAW $37.49
RAW $21.95
RAW $19.93
RAW $19.99
RAW $18.01
RAW $14.96
RAW $15.00
RAW $12.31
RAW $12.07
RAW $13.58
RAW $10.22
RAW $10.27
RAW $8.78
RAW $8.63
? Card FAQ

Gengar FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Gengar from Arceus worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $169.98. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Gengar?

This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Gengar has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Gengar?

Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Gengar released?

The Arceus set released in 2009, so this card (#17 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Gengar?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Gengar legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.