Gengar Pokemon Arceus #17
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Gengar Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Gengar is one of two different Gengar cards in Platinum—Arceus, giving collectors a fun same-set chase between #16/99 and this #17/99 version.
In-Game
Its Pokédex flavor text is lifted from Pokémon Platinum, tying the card directly to Sinnoh-era game lore about Gengar lurking in darkness and delighting in curses.
Card History
Sharpshooting gives this Stage 2 Gengar a sniper-style attack that can hit any opposing Pokémon, a nasty tactical trick that fits Gengar’s ambush-heavy identity.
Artist
The artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the Pokémon TCG’s original and most prolific illustrators, whose work dates back to the game’s earliest prototype era.
Cultural Impact
Gengar’s official Pokédex lore describes it as a shadowy Pokémon that slips through darkness and curses people, which is exactly the eerie personality this card’s flavor text leans into.
Card Reference
About Gengar (Pokemon Arceus #17)
Gengar is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Arceus set, card number 17. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Platinum era, and was released in 2009. The current market price is $96.40, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $56.67 to $96.40, with a median of $62.75.
Card details
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2009
- Language
- English
- Era
- Platinum
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Gengar from Pokemon Arceus #17?
The current market price of Gengar is $96.40. 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 Arceus set, card number 17, released in 2009.
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 300 PSA graded copies tracked.
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