Gengar
SM - Crimson Invasion · 38/111 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
38/111
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gengar Worth?
Gengar (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from SM - Crimson Invasion, card number 38/111. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Gengar Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gengar (SM - Crimson Invasion, 38/111) is worth around $17.01 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $17.01, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.63. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $17.01, Lightly Played $10.89, Moderately Played $8.27, Heavily Played $3.14, Damaged $1.63 — 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 $70.00 — about 4.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $77.00.
Is It Worth Grading Gengar?
Grading Gengar can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($17.01) and a PSA 10 ($70.00) is about $52.99 — a 4.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $77.00, BGS 9.5 $31.00, PSA 8 $34.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.49 | $9.49 | $9.49 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $22.49 | $19.99 | $24.99 | 17 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | 19 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.63 | $1.63 | $1.63 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.14 | $3.14 | $3.14 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.89 | $10.00 | $11.62 | 164 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.27 | $8.27 | $8.27 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $17.01 | $16.00 | $22.00 | 498 |
Is Gengar a Good Buy?
Holos like Gengar are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Gengar's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
