Gengar Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Gengar

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-5 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$383.01
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $210.66 – $670.12.
▲ 59% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$342.81
Never pay above $364.92
Optimal sell
$436.64
Never sell below $399.10
Buy this card · aim to pay under $364.92
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $436.64 · never below $399.10. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — use a sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer, tracked, with signature confirmation.
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 $383.01 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Gengar?

List around $436.64 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $364.48 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Gengar?

A disciplined buy target is about $342.81 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $364.92.

Where can I buy Gengar?

Gengar is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $383.01 and aim to pay under $364.92 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Gengar?

Gengar is trending rising ~13% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $364.92; paying near or below $342.81 keeps a margin of safety versus the $383.01 fair value.

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