Gengar – HS—Triumphant (#94)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Gengar (#94) is a Rare Prime card from HeartGold & SoulSilver - HS—Triumphant released in 2010. It showcases artwork by Takashi Yamaguchi and the Hurl into Darkness attack, Look at your opponent's hand and choose a number of Pokémon you find there up to the number of Psychic Energy attached to Gengar. Put the Pokémon you chose in the Lost Zone.. TCGplayer market price sits around $246.07, Cardmarket average sale is €55.88, Floor listings start near €20.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $246.07
- Cardmarket trend price: €62.69
- Recent low listing: €20.00
Card Details
- Set
- HS—Triumphant
- Card Number
- 94
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Prime
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Takashi Yamaguchi
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Colorless -20
Abilities
-
Catastrophe
As long as Gengar is your Active Pokémon, if any of your opponent's Pokémon would be Knocked Out, put that Pokémon in the Lost Zone instead of discarding. (Discard all cards attached to that Pokémon.)
Attacks & Strategy
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Hurl into Darkness
[Psychic]
Look at your opponent's hand and choose a number of Pokémon you find there up to the number of Psychic Energy attached to Gengar. Put the Pokémon you chose in the Lost Zone. -
Cursed Drop
[Psychic, Colorless]
Put 4 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gengar from HS—Triumphant (Rare Prime) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2010, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Takashi Yamaguchi.
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 94 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Gengar's Hurl into Darkness for Psychic energy. Special effect: Look at your opponent's hand and choose a number of Pokémon you find there up to the number of Psych...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Colorless -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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
HS—Triumphant #94 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Prime | $246.07 |
�📦 HS—Triumphant Set Context
This Gengar is part of the HS—Triumphant expansion , released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series in 2010.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Takashi Yamaguchi, 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 Prime cards from HS—Triumphant are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Takashi Yamaguchi 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 94 was released in 2010 in the HS—Triumphant expansion. This set is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Takashi Yamaguchi. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: HS—Triumphant 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 Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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.