Market outlook
Stable Outlook 6/10
Consistent raw sales at $3-4 with graded premiums holding steady; competitive hype from deck profiles supports demand without explosive growth.
Next months. Stable with minor uptick from competitive meta if ability remains strong
Long term. Moderate growth potential if set becomes staple, but reprints cap upside
History
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation I, known as the Shadow Pokémon. Mega Gengar ex is its Mega Evolution form, featuring enhanced ghostly abilities like Shadowy Concealment, which reduces Prize cards taken by opponents when Darkness Pokémon are KO'd by Pokémon ex attacks. It originates from the Pokémon TCG's Phantasmal Flames set, emphasizing Mega Evolution mechanics[1][3][6].
First released in the Japanese MEGA Starter Set Mega Gengar ex, then in the Phantasmal Flames expansion (English) in 2025[3].
- Ability Shadowy Concealment reduces opponent Prize cards by 1 for Darkness Pokémon KO'd by Pokémon ex damage; does not stack[3][6].
- Features in competitive decks with Roaring Moon and toxicity lines; noted for broken ability interactions in PTCGL[2].
- Attack Void Gale deals 230 damage and moves Energy to Bench; 350 HP Stage 2 Darkness-type Mega ex[3][6].
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- MEGA Starter Set Mega Gengar ex (Japanese)
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Medium
- Double Rare holographic pull rate in 094-card set
- Multiple prints including Japanese reprints dilute exclusivity
- High monthly sales volume (2500+ raw) indicates common pulls
Collector notes
Condition. Check for holographic centering issues, edge whitening, surface scratches on holo pattern, and print lines common in Double Rare foils; inspect Mega ex rule text for clarity.
Storage. Use semi-rigid or magnetic holders, store in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent holo fading; top loaders for raw, slabs for graded.
Authenticity. Verify black market holo pattern and font alignment; check card number 056/094 and set symbol; use official graded/graded population reports; fakes often have off-color shadows or blurry ability text.
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