Gengar EX (Japanese)
XY4: Phantom Gate · 090/088 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
090/088
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Gengar EX (Japanese) Worth?
Gengar EX (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY4: Phantom Gate set, card number 090/088. 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 EX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Gengar EX (Japanese) (XY4: Phantom Gate, 090/088) is worth around $438.18 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $438.18, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $99.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $4,888 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $1,500.
Is It Worth Grading Gengar EX (Japanese)?
Grading Gengar EX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($438.18) and a PSA 10 ($4,888) is about $4,450 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $1,500, CGC 9.5 $1,200, BGS 9.5 $520.00. 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 | $108.13 | $108.13 | $108.13 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $438.18 | $438.18 | $438.18 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 6 | $299.58 | $299.58 | $299.58 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $520.00 | $520.00 | $520.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $599.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $309.00 | $309.00 | $309.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $4,888 | $4,888 | $4,888 | 51 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $449.99 | $449.99 | $449.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $730.00 | $730.00 | $730.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 34 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $699.99 | $699.99 | $699.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | 3 |
Is Gengar EX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Gengar EX (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 EX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
