Gengar 5/62

Name: Gengar #5 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-5
Price: 313.36 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Psychic Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45 packs (2.2%) Evolves From: Haunter

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first Edition Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

313.36 $34.85 (12.51%)

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unlimited Holofoil

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204.17 $1.81 (0.89%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	92.03	99.61%	x0.3
PSA9.5	2,200.00	—	x7.0
PSA9	2,350.19	0.90%	x7.5
PSA8.5	1,267.60	19.23%	x4.0
PSA8	899.00	—	x2.9
PSA7	753.11	9.23%	x2.4

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	4,143.65	—	x20
PSA9	797.17	7.74%	x3.9
PSA8.5	120.39	58.86%	x0.6
PSA8	326.45	2.95%	x1.6
PSA7.5	110.00	—	x0.5
PSA7	208.22	16.06%	x1.0

About Gengar

Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Gengar
National Pokédex #94
Card Number 5/62
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKeiji Kinebuchi
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves From
Haunter
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points80 HP
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Pokémon Power: Curse
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon to another (even if it would Knock Out the other Pokémon). This power can't be used if Gengar is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Dark Mind30
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Gengar hovering with a mischievous grin, its red eyes glowing amid a dark, starry background, evoking an eerie, ghostly presence that mimics shadows under a full moon.

Playability Overview

This Gengar card offers strategic disruption with its "Curse" ability and solid damage, but its low HP and specific sleep/paralysis limitation can make it risky in prolonged battles.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cosmic ShadowsThis Gengar card fits perfectly as a centerpiece on a spooky space-themed page. Its dark, starry background sets the tone, making it great next to other Ghost or Psychic types with cosmic or mysterious vibes. It anchors the page with a cool blend of eerie and cosmic energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Spooky / Dark Purple / Ghostly / Nightscape