Gengar VMAX Pokémon card #271
Secret RarePokémon
Fusion Strike·Sword & Shield series·#271

Gengar VMAX #271

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Gengar VMAX #271 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $1,032.52, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$1,032.52
Cardmarket (EUR)
€890.28
Print variants
1
7d trend
▼ 20.1%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Gengar VMAX #271 today, you'd net about
$1,032.52after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $1,032.52Cardmarket $980.54Whatnot $919.68TCGplayer $900.57eBay $895.41

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 20.1%
Cooling off ▼

Gengar VMAX #271 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Gengar VMAX at a glance

  • Live market value $1,032.52 for the Holofoil print.
  • Cardmarket trend price €890.28.
  • Secret Rare rarity.
  • From Fusion Strike (Sword & Shield), released 2021.
  • Short-term trend -20.1% (7d vs 30d).
Market prices

Gengar VMAX price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gengar VMAX #271.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$1,032.52
TCGplayer market
Low
$800.00
Mid
$1,041.23
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€890.28
Avg sold
€1,101.16
Lowest NM
€270.00
7-day avg
€737.19
30-day avg
€923.13

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Gengar VMAX #271

Gengar VMAX is the #271 of 264 card in Fusion Strike, a contemporary set released in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield series. The card carries 320 HP and Darkness typing, with a VMAX designation.

Artwork is by sowsow; the Holofoil printing sits around $1,032.52, spanning $800.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Fusion Strike
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#271 / 264
Rarity
Secret Rare
Illustrator
sowsow
HP
320
Type
Darkness
Subtype
VMAX
Evolves from
Gengar V
Released
2021/11/12
Card text

Gengar VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Gengar VMAX #271 — the playability layer behind the price.

DarknessDarkness

Fear and Panic

60×

This attack does 60 damage for each of your opponent's Pokémon V and Pokémon-GX in play.

DarknessDarknessDarkness

G-Max Swallow Up

250

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Gengar VMAX price analysis

What drives the current market value of Gengar VMAX #271.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($1,032.52).

At $1,032.52 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.

As a $1,032.52 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.

Cardmarket values Gengar VMAX at a trend of €890.28, an average sold price of €1,101.16 and a near-mint floor of €270.00.

Price trend

Gengar VMAX price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $1,034.15▼ 0.2% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $1,032.52

Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €737.19 against a 30-day average of €923.13 (-20.1%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €699.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €890.28.

Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $1,027.32–$1,034.15. The most recent snapshot of $1,032.52 sits 76% up that range, 0.2% under the October 13, 2026 high.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.7%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€699.99
7-day avg€737.19
30-day avg€923.13
Trend price€890.28

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $5.20 (+0.5%)
All-time high
$1,034.15
All-time low
$1,027.32
Off all-time high
-0.2%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-0.2%
Max drawdown
-0.7%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.4%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$1,032.52
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
76%
low $1,027.32high $1,034.15

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Gengar VMAX?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $1,032.52 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $895.41 via eBay's default tier, $900.57 on TCGplayer, $980.54 on Cardmarket, $919.68 on Whatnot and $1,032.52 selling directly — a $137.11 spread after fees and typical shipping.

As a secret rare card, Gengar VMAX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Gengar VMAX #271.

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Best net payout$1,032.52
Spread across platforms$137.11
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$137.1113.3%$895.41Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$131.9512.8%$900.57Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$51.985.0%$980.54Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$1,032.52Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$112.8410.9%$919.68Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Gengar VMAX?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Gengar VMAX #271 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.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $1,032.52 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $3,553.17 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $1,217.61. You need a graded sale of $1,078.49 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1,735.64 (161.8% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$898.29
Net as PSA 9
$2,115.90
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$4,451.46
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$1,078.49
Expected value
$2,633.93
Expected profit
$1,735.64
161.8% ROI

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.

Set context

Gengar VMAX within Fusion Strike

By market value Gengar VMAX sits at #1 of 19 in Fusion Strike (set median $25.17).

That is 4002% above the middle of the set — a top-100% position.

This card sits at the top of the Fusion Strike value table.

Rank in set
#1
of 19 tracked
Set median
$25.17
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sword & Shield
Full Fusion Strike report →
Value drivers

What makes Gengar VMAX valuable

  • As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Gengar VMAX is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Contemporary-era cards like Gengar VMAX (2021) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
  • sowsow illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • Priced at $1,032.52 with rarely listed, Gengar VMAX sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • Secret Rare status puts Gengar VMAX among the scarcer pulls in Fusion Strike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Gengar VMAX

  • Fusion Strike was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $1,032.52 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€737.19 and €923.13) to time entries and exits.
  • For Gengar VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Bulk lots of Gengar VMAX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Gengar VMAX value questions

How much is Gengar VMAX worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $1,032.52 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $800.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €890.28.

Will Gengar VMAX hold its value?

As a contemporary Secret Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-20.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

Is Gengar VMAX rare?

Gengar VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Fusion Strike (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Which versions of Gengar VMAX are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($1,032.52). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Gengar VMAX?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $1,032.52. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Gengar VMAX?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by sowsow also matters to collector demand.

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