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10 Gengar Cards I’m Currently Staring at (But Probably Can’t Afford)

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Apr 27, 2026
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Anyone who collects Gengar knows the “Gengar Tax” is a very real thing. It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s a vintage Holo from the 90s or a modern Alt-Art from a few years ago; if that purple face is on the card, the price just naturally wants to double.

I’ve been tracking the market for these for a while, and while some prices are purely driven by rarity, others are just because Gengar fans are some of the most dedicated (and competitive) collectors out there. I’ve put together a gallery of the top 10 most expensive raw cards right now, from the “Big G” VMAX to the vintage grails that are getting harder to find in decent condition.

If you’re planning on hunting these down, here’s what your wallet is currently up against.

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Gengar & Mimikyu-GX #165

Team Up Rare Ultra Holofoil Artist: Midori Harada
Current Market Price: $1,549.58

Gengar VMAX #271

Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow Holofoil Artist: sowsow
Current Market Price: $1,015.30

Gengar-EX #114

Phantom Forces Rare Ultra Holofoil Artist: Ryo Ueda
Current Market Price: $749.53

Mega Gengar ex #284

Ascended Heroes Special Illustration Rare Holofoil Artist: danciao
Current Market Price: $1,305.23

Sabrina’s Gengar #14

Gym Heroes Rare Holo First Edition Holofoil Artist: Ken Sugimori
Current Market Price: $600.87

Gengar #13

Expedition Base Set Rare Holo Holofoil Artist: Yukiko Baba
Current Market Price: $555.00

Gengar ex #108

FireRed & LeafGreen Rare Holo EX Holofoil Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Current Market Price: $1,399.99

M Gengar-EX #121

Phantom Forces Rare Secret Holofoil Artist: 5ban Graphics
Current Market Price: $524.60

Gengar #94

HS—Triumphant Rare Prime Holofoil Artist: Takashi Yamaguchi
Current Market Price: $493.44

Gengar #10

Skyridge Rare Normal Artist: Kyoko Umemoto
Current Market Price: $499.99

About the Author

Tom Urbain

Founder — Card Codex Collector since '99

I'm Tom, one-half of the founding duo behind this platform. My journey into the world of TCGs started like many others: with the sheer thrill of opening a booster pack of Pokémon cards as a kid. That feeling of anticipation, the smell of the new cards, and the joy of discovering a rare holographic card—it's a feeling that has stuck with me my entire life. As project manager and SEO specialist, I'm the bridge between you and the data you need.

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