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Gengar [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus)
Gengar [1st Edition] #42 from Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus is worth about $32.97 raw (Near Mint) and $1,525 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $20–$28 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $32.97 | $20 – $28 |
| Lightly Played | $26.38 | $16 – $22 |
| Moderately Played | $19.78 | $12 – $17 |
| Heavily Played | $13.19 | $8 – $11 |
| Damaged | $8.24 | $5 – $7 |
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 | $1,525 | $915 – $1,296 |
| PSA 9.5 | $216 | $130 – $184 |
| PSA 9 | $196 | $118 – $167 |
| PSA 8 | $77 | $46 – $65 |
| PSA 7 | $36 | $22 – $31 |
| BGS 10 | $1,983 | $1,190 – $1,686 |
| CGC 10 | $915 | $549 – $778 |
| SGC 10 | $915 | $549 – $778 |
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 | $20–$28 | $0 | $0 | $20–$28 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $32.97 | −$4.37 | −$5.00 | $23.60 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $31.32 | −$3.41 | −$4.00 | $23.91 | 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% | $1,525 | $1,280 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $196 | $127 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $77 | $19 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $33 | $-19 |
"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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The Gengar [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus) currently trades at $32.97 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.