Gengar Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing.

Gengar

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-5 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$620.42
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $536.91 – $702.25.
▲ 57% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$573.21
Never pay above $599.17
Optimal sell
$657.58
Never sell below $631.57
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $599.17 raw
Buy graded (PSA 10) →Find on eBay →TCGplayer →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: if it's graded, a slab guard protects the case (and the grade with it); if it's raw, use a sleeve inside a magnetic one-touch. Either way, keep it out of sunlight.
Slab guard (graded)Magnetic one-touch (raw)Penny sleeves

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $657.58 · never below $631.57. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — graded: slab in a slab guard, bubble-wrapped in a rigid mailer. Raw: sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer. Either way ship tracked, with signature confirmation.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Gengar worth?

Gengar from Fossil has a fair market value of about $620.42 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Gengar?

List around $657.58 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $556.69 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Gengar?

A disciplined buy target is about $573.21 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $599.17.

Where can I buy Gengar?

Gengar is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $620.42 and aim to pay under $599.17 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Gengar?

Gengar is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $599.17; paying near or below $573.21 keeps a margin of safety versus the $620.42 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Gengar worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Gengar is modelled around $4,963.36 versus $620.42 raw — roughly a 700% premium for a vintage (≤2003) card. At this value most copies trade slabbed, because certification removes both authenticity and condition risk. Buy graded if you want certainty or plan to resell; buy raw only from clear photos and a trusted seller, and expect to pay near $599.17 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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