Question 1

What is the current market value of Gengar #SWSH052?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Gengar in SWSH Black Star Promos at roughly $172.20. Week-over-week movement is lower by 21.8%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $276.26, this card is now 37.7% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $55.18 to $387.60 (193% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Gengar #SWSH052 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 21.8% over 7 days, with the card now 56% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $55.18 and $387.60 create a 193% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 37.7% below its 30-day reference ($276.26). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Gengar #SWSH052 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2019, SWSH Black Star Promos introduced this print of Gengar. The printed flavor text states: "On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Psychic. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Gengar develops from Haunter. Notable ability on this print: "Life Shaker". Attack line includes "Hypnoblast". It has a weakness to Darkness and resistance to Fighting. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

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 $13.69 to $282.20 (1961% spread). The current card sits +30% versus the sampled alternative average of $132.72. Notable alternatives include Gengar #20 (Fossil) at $208.96, Gengar #5 (Fossil) at $208.96, Gengar #11 (Legendary Collection) at $65.30, and Gengar #27 (Diamond & Pearl) at $17.21.

Question 5

What set is Gengar #SWSH052 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SWSH Black Star Promos is 2019. SWSH Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. Set size is 304 cards, which categorizes SWSH Black Star Promos as very large. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Gengar (#SWSH052) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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