Question 1

What is the current market value of Genesect #8?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Genesect in Phantasmal Flames at roughly $0.13. Compared with last week, pricing is 11.7% lower. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.15, this card is now 11.8% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.07 and a peak around $0.20 (100% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Genesect #8 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Week-over-week movement is negative (11.7%); this leaves value 35% under the 90-day peak. With a 100% 90-day spread ($0.07-$0.20), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.15), the card is trading 11.8% lower. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +61331% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $200.00, while PSA 10 is $79.86.

Question 3

What is Genesect #8 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, Phantasmal Flames introduced this print of Genesect. The printed flavor text states: "This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Bug's Cannon" and "Speed Attack". It is weak to Fire type energy. Retreat cost is 2 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Genesect cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Genesect checklist helps contextualize this specific Genesect print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.16 and $5.79 (3519% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.64), this card is -92%. Notable alternatives include Genesect #BW101 (BW Black Star Promos), Genesect #BW86 (BW Black Star Promos), Genesect #BW99 (BW Black Star Promos) at $5.79, and Genesect #40 (Shrouded Fable) at $0.16.

Question 5

What set is Genesect #8 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Phantasmal Flames was released in 2025. It belongs to the Mega Evolution series. Set size is 130 cards, which categorizes Phantasmal Flames as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. In the Phantasmal Flames checklist, Genesect occupies position #8 as a Rare card.

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