Gengar (Japanese)
Base Expansion Pack · 085/128 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
085/128
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gengar (Japanese) Worth?
Gengar (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Base Expansion Pack set, card number 085/128. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Gengar (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gengar (Japanese) (Base Expansion Pack, 085/128) is worth around $100.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $100.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $20.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $100.00, Lightly Played $56.00, Damaged $20.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $1,000 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $290.00.
Is It Worth Grading Gengar (Japanese)?
Grading Gengar (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($100.00) and a PSA 10 ($1,000) is about $900.00 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $290.00, PSA 8 $73.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $123.18 | $106.37 | $139.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $70.79 | $70.79 | $70.79 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 9 |
Is Gengar (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Gengar (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Gengar (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
