Gengar EX (Japanese)
XY4: Phantom Gate · 033/088 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Number
033/088
Rarity
Double Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gengar EX (Japanese) Worth?
Gengar EX (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY4: Phantom Gate set, card number 033/088. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Gengar EX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gengar EX (Japanese) (XY4: Phantom Gate, 033/088) is worth around $30.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $30.00, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $4.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $30.00, Lightly Played $18.99, Moderately Played $50.00, Heavily Played $4.99 — 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 $330.00 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $113.00.
Is It Worth Grading Gengar EX (Japanese)?
Grading Gengar EX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($30.00) and a PSA 10 ($330.00) is about $300.00 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $113.00, CGC 10 $157.50, BGS 9.5 $70.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 19 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 | 61 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.75 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $113.00 | $113.00 | $113.00 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $61.53 | $61.53 | $61.53 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $279.99 | $279.99 | $279.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 19 |
Is Gengar EX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Gengar EX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Gengar EX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
