Gengar – Generations (#35)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Gengar (#35) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Generations released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Saya Tsuruta and the Sinister Fog attack, Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $11.49, Cardmarket average sale is €13.74, Floor listings start near €3.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $11.49
- Cardmarket trend price: €14.99
- Recent low listing: €3.00
Card Details
- Set
- Generations
- Card Number
- 35
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Saya Tsuruta
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
Attacks & Strategy
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Sinister Fog
[Psychic]
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. -
Creep Show
[Psychic, Colorless]
If your opponent's Active Pokémon has 3 or more damage counters on it, that Pokémon is Knocked Out.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gengar from Generations (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Saya Tsuruta.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Gengar 35 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Gengar's Sinister Fog for Psychic energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benc...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
Generations #35 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $11.49 |
�📦 Generations Set Context
This Gengar is part of the Generations expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Saya Tsuruta, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Gengar card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Generations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Saya Tsuruta resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gengar 35 was released in 2016 in the Generations expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Saya Tsuruta. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Generations is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Gengar with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Gengar card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gengar works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.