Gengar (Japanese)
Base Expansion Pack · 117/128 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
117/128
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gengar (Japanese) Worth?
Gengar (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Expansion Pack, card number 117/128. 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, 117/128) is worth around $250.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $250.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $132.41. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $4,050 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $750.00.
Is It Worth Grading Gengar (Japanese)?
Grading Gengar (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($250.00) and a PSA 10 ($4,050) is about $3,800 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $750.00, CGC 10 $1,100, CGC 9.5 $499.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $132.41 | $132.41 | $132.41 | 12 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $249.99 | $249.99 | $249.99 | 9 |
| ebay | ACE 6 | $242.53 | $242.53 | $242.53 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $499.00 | $499.00 | $499.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $4,050 | $4,050 | $4,050 | 48 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $104.99 | $104.99 | $104.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $209.99 | $209.99 | $209.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $499.00 | $499.00 | $499.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 | 43 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 9 |
Is Gengar (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Gengar (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. 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.
