Question 1

What is the current market value of Gengar #SWSH052?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Gengar (SWSH Black Star Promos) sits near $103.14. Week-over-week change is limited (+1.6%), indicating short-term stability. Against its 30-day baseline of $94.94, this card is pricing 8.6% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $79.97 and a peak around $103.14 (22% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Gengar #SWSH052 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (+1.6%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 22% 90-day spread ($79.97-$103.14), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 8.6% above its 30-day reference ($94.94). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +2865% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $212.57, while PSA 10 is $3058.28.

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. It requires 2 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Gengar cards available?

Accepted Answer

Gengar sits within a broader pool of Gengar variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.41 and $58.04 (14056% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($16.11), this card is +540%. Notable alternatives include Gengar #SWSH241 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $30.66, Gengar #50 (Perfect Order) at $0.61, Gengar #57 (Paldean Fates) at $0.41, and Gengar #94 (151) at $3.01.

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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