Gengar
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set · 085/202 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
085/202
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 SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, card number 085/202. 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 (SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, 085/202) is worth around $5.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.07. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.65, Lightly Played $5.87, Moderately Played $2.97, Heavily Played $1.50, Damaged $1.07 — 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 $41.00 — about 7.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $32.00.
Is It Worth Grading Gengar?
Grading Gengar can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.65) and a PSA 10 ($41.00) is about $35.35 — a 7.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $32.00, CGC 10 $100.25, BGS 9.5 $51.00. 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 | BGS 9 5 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 18 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $21.14 | $21.14 | $21.14 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.07 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.87 | $4.65 | $5.80 | 208 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.97 | $2.97 | $2.97 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.65 | $5.00 | $7.00 | 765 |
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.
