Gengar (Japanese)
Pt4: Advent of Arceus · 042/090 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
042/090
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Gengar (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Gengar (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #042/090 of the Pt4: Advent of Arceus set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Gengar (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Gengar (Japanese) (Rare, Pt4: Advent of Arceus #042/090) changes hands at roughly $25.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $25.00, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $3.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $25.00, Lightly Played $14.99, Damaged $3.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
Collector Outlook for Gengar (Japanese)
Gengar (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Gengar (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
