Question 1

What is the current market value of Gengar #5?

Accepted Answer

For Gengar in Fossil, the current reference price is $203.62. Its 7-day trend is negative at 30.5%. It is currently 15.8% below the 30-day average of $241.90. The 90-day window shows a floor near $59.06 and a peak around $460.58 (197% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Gengar #5 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (30.5%); this leaves value 56% under the 90-day peak. The 90-day range spans $59.06 to $460.58 (197% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 15.8% below its 30-day reference ($241.90). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Gengar #5 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Gengar is a Fossil card from the 1999 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Psychic. This card evolves from Haunter. Printed ability include "Curse". Notable move text references "Dark Mind". Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Gengar cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Gengar checklist helps contextualize this specific Gengar print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $13.69 to $251.05 (1734% spread). The current card sits +52% versus the sampled alternative average of $133.65. Notable alternatives include Gengar #20 (Fossil) at $203.62, Gengar #11 (Legendary Collection) at $65.30, Gengar #27 (Diamond & Pearl) at $17.21, and Gengar #18 (Stormfront) at $13.69.

Question 5

What set is Gengar #5 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Fossil entered circulation in 1999. Series classification for this set is Base. With 62 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Fossil checklist, Gengar occupies position #5 as a Rare Holo card.

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