Question 1

What is the current market value of Gengar #85?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Gengar (Sword & Shield) sits near $9.53. Week-over-week movement is lower by 12.0%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($10.97) by 13.1%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $7.43 and a peak around $13.50 (64% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Gengar #85 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 12.0% this week, and current pricing sits 29% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $7.43 to $13.50 (64% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($10.97), the card is trading 13.1% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Gengar #85 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Gengar appears in Sword & Shield, released in 2020. Card flavor text reads: "On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Psychic. This card evolves from Haunter. This card has the following ability: "Life Shaker". Attack line includes "Hypnoblast". Weakness: Darkness. Resistance: Fighting. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Gengar cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Gengar printings create a useful comparison set for Gengar. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $11.72 to $282.20 (2308% spread). The current card sits -93% versus the sampled alternative average of $137.59. Notable alternatives include Gengar #20 (Fossil) at $225.93, Gengar #5 (Fossil) at $225.93, Gengar #11 (Legendary Collection) at $65.30, and Gengar #27 (Diamond & Pearl) at $11.72.

Question 5

What set is Gengar #85 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Sword & Shield entered circulation in 2020. Sword & Shield is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. Set size is 216 cards, which categorizes Sword & Shield as large. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Gengar (#85) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.

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