Gengar Pokemon Fossil #20
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Gengar Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Fossil Gengar stands out among early WotC cards because its Curse Pokémon Power could move damage counters around your opponent’s field, giving this non-holo rare a surprisingly tricky control identity in the original game.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text comes straight from Gengar’s original Pokédex lore in Pokémon Red and Blue, where it is described as mimicking people’s shadows under a full moon and laughing at their fear.
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi’s artwork gives Fossil Gengar its unmistakable vintage menace, with the grinning Ghost-type emerging from deep shadow in a way that perfectly matches Gengar’s early-game “Shadow Pokémon” identity.
Set Lore
Gengar was part of Fossil, the third English Pokémon TCG expansion, a landmark 1999 set built around prehistoric mystery and some of the franchise’s eeriest early card art.
Cultural Impact
Official Pokémon coverage has highlighted Fossil cards as defining pieces of the Kanto era, and Gengar’s original card remains one of the Ghost-types that collectors most strongly associate with that first wave of spooky TCG design.
Card Reference
About Gengar (Pokemon Fossil #20)
Gengar is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 20. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $52.17, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $35.14 to $52.86, with a median of $41.06.
Card details
- Card Number
- #20
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Gengar from Pokemon Fossil #20?
The current market price of Gengar is $52.17. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Gengar from?
Gengar is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 20, released in 1999.
Is Gengar worth grading?
Whether Gengar is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Gengar?
You can buy or sell Gengar on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 3,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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