Gengar #48
💎 Grail CardAs card #48 in Expedition Base Set, Gengar is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $312.82 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
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Gengar at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Set: Expedition Base Set (E-Card, 2002).
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Trades around $312.82 on TCGplayer.
Gengar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gengar #48.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $273.89
- Mid
- $273.90
- High
- —
- Low
- $235.00
- Mid
- $500.00
- High
- —
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About Gengar #48
Printed as #48 in Expedition Base Set, Gengar belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2002. The card carries 90 HP and Psychic typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
The card is illustrated by Yukiko Baba and currently trades at $312.82 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $273.89 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #48 / 165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Yukiko Baba
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Haunter
- Pokédex
- #94
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Gengar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gengar #48 — the playability layer behind the price.
Chaos Move
Once during your turn (before you attack), if your opponent has 3 or fewer Prizes, you may move 1 damage counter from 1 Pokémon (yours or your opponent's) to another (even if it would Knock Out the other Pokémon). This power can't be used if Gengar is affected by a Special Condition.
Hide in Shadows
Switch Gengar with one of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Chaos Move
- Attacks
- 1
Gengar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Gengar #48.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($312.82), Normal ($190.91) — 2 versions in total.
At $312.82 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $312.82 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket does not list Gengar, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Gengar price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $312.82–$312.82. The most recent snapshot of $312.82 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Gengar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Gengar at $312.82 nets roughly $271.07 on eBay, $272.64 on TCGplayer, $296.83 via Cardmarket, $278.42 on Whatnot or $312.82 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $41.75.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Gengar #48.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Gengar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Gengar #48 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $312.82 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,048.62 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $341.02. You need a graded sale of $358.79 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $502.15 (142.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Gengar within Expedition Base Set
By market value Gengar sits at #11 of 155 in Expedition Base Set (set median $65.00).
It sits in the top 94% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Gengar valuable
- As a 2002 vintage card, Gengar benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- Gengar is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Priced at $312.82 with rarely listed, Gengar sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- The Yukiko Baba artwork gives Gengar appeal beyond pure playability.
- Gengar is a Psychic card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Gengar
- Bulk lots of Gengar can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Gengar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $312.82 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $312.82 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Gengar value questions
How much is Gengar worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $312.82 (low $273.89, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Gengar?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Gengar?
Gengar is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Gengar are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($312.82), Normal ($190.91). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Gengar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $312.82. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Gengar's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Yukiko Baba also matters to collector demand.
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