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Gengar [1st Edition] #40 (Pokemon Japanese Mirage Forest)
Gengar [1st Edition] #40 from Pokemon Japanese Mirage Forest is worth about $136.64 raw (Near Mint) and $2,479 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $82–$116 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $136.64 | $82 – $116 |
| Lightly Played | $109.31 | $66 – $93 |
| Moderately Played | $81.98 | $49 – $70 |
| Heavily Played | $54.66 | $33 – $46 |
| Damaged | $34.16 | $20 – $29 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,479 | $1,487 – $2,107 |
| PSA 9.5 | $990 | $594 – $842 |
| PSA 9 | $900 | $540 – $765 |
| PSA 8 | $172 | $104 – $147 |
| PSA 7 | $89 | $53 – $76 |
| BGS 10 | $3,300 | $1,980 – $2,805 |
| CGC 10 | $1,487 | $892 – $1,264 |
| SGC 10 | $1,487 | $892 – $1,264 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $82–$116 | $0 | $0 | $82–$116 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $136.64 | −$18.10 | −$0.00 | $118.54 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $129.81 | −$14.14 | −$0.00 | $115.67 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $2,479 | $2,108 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $900 | $738 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $172 | $107 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $137 | $76 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Gengar [1st Edition] #40
The Gengar [1st Edition] #40 from Pokemon Japanese Mirage Forest is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $136.64. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,479. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.