Gengar #38
Gengar is card #38 from Crimson Invasion, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $28.65 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Demand for Gengar #38 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Gengar at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Set: Crimson Invasion (Sun & Moon, 2017).
- Trades around $28.65 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €24.16 (EUR).
- Short-term trend 5.8% (7d vs 30d).
Gengar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gengar #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.99
- Mid
- $29.20
- High
- —
- Low
- $16.00
- Mid
- $25.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Gengar #38
Printed as #38 in Crimson Invasion, Gengar belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2017. A Psychic-type (130 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Shin Nagasawa and currently trades at $28.65 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $17.99 to —.
“Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.”
Printed flavour text on the Crimson Invasion #38 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Crimson Invasion
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #38 / 111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Haunter
- Pokédex
- #94
- Released
- 2017/11/03
Gengar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gengar #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gnawing Curse
Whenever your opponent attaches an Energy card from their hand to 1 of their Pokémon, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.
Fade to Black
Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Gnawing Curse
- Attacks
- 1
Gengar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Gengar #38.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($28.65), Holofoil ($27.38).
This $28.65 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $28.65, Gengar draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Gengar trends at €24.16 on Cardmarket (avg sold €22.57, lowest NM €3.85).
Gengar price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €21.25, 5.8% above the 30-day average of €20.09.
The most recent 24-hour average is €15.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €24.16.
Gengar has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $26.85 to $28.65; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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.
On a $28.65 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $24.55 via eBay's default tier, $24.70 on TCGplayer, $26.87 on Cardmarket, $25.23 on Whatnot and $28.65 selling directly — a $4.10 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 #38 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 $28.65 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $22.31 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $74.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-6.3% 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 Crimson Invasion
By market value Gengar sits at #3 of 27 in Crimson Invasion (set median $14.33).
It sits in the top 93% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gyarados GX (#112), valued at $82.41.
What makes Gengar valuable
- Gengar is a Psychic card with 130 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At $28.65 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Gengar is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Modern (2017) sets are heavily collected, making Gengar's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Gengar
- Bulk lots of Gengar can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€21.25 and €20.09) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Gengar has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $28.65 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Gengar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Gengar value questions
What is Gengar #38 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $28.65 (low $17.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €24.16.
Should I buy Gengar?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Gengar?
Gengar is a Rare card from Crimson Invasion (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Gengar?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.65), Holofoil ($27.38). 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 $28.65. 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?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Shin Nagasawa also matters to collector demand.
Other Gengar cards
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