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Gengar
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$214.07Market Price
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Gengar Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Fossil Gengar stands out in early Pokémon TCG history because its Pokémon Power, Curse, could move damage counters around your opponent’s board, giving this holo a tricky control style that felt perfectly on-brand for Gengar’s mischievous identity.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, and the art’s looming pose and dark cave-like background helped make Fossil Gengar one of the most instantly recognizable holographics of the Wizards of the Coast era.
Set Lore
Gengar’s holo rare appeared in Fossil, the third English Pokémon TCG expansion, released on October 10, 1999, which ties this card directly to the hobby’s first big wave of vintage set collecting.
Card History
Gengar had an early anime spotlight in "The Tower of Terror," where Ash encounters prank-loving Ghost Pokémon in Lavender Town, cementing the spooky, playful personality that Fossil Gengar captures so well.
In-Game
For many original Game Boy fans, Gengar already felt special before this card existed because in Pokémon Red and Blue it was locked behind evolving Haunter by trade, making it one of Kanto’s most memorable hard-to-obtain final evolutions.
Card Reference
About Gengar
Gengar is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 5. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $214.07, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Fossil
- Card Number
- #5
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Gengar?
The current market price of Gengar is $214.07. 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 5, 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.