Gengar #42 (Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus)
Gengar #42 from Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus is worth about $27.88 raw (Near Mint) and $1,525 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$24 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $27.88 | $17 – $24 |
| Lightly Played | $22.30 | $13 – $19 |
| Moderately Played | $16.73 | $10 – $14 |
| Heavily Played | $11.15 | $7 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.97 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $495 | $297 – $421 |
| PSA 9 | $450 | $270 – $382 |
| PSA 8 | $409 | $246 – $348 |
| PSA 7 | $255 | $153 – $217 |
| BGS 10 | $1,983 | $1,190 – $1,686 |
| CGC 10 | $246 | $148 – $210 |
| 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 | $17–$24 | $0 | $0 | $17–$24 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $27.88 | −$3.69 | −$5.00 | $19.19 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $26.49 | −$2.88 | −$4.00 | $19.61 | 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% | $450 | $347 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $409 | $312 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $28 | $-24 |
"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 #42 (Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus) currently trades at $27.88 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.