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M Gengar EX [1st Edition] #97 (Pokemon Japanese Phantom Gate)
M Gengar EX [1st Edition] #97 from Pokemon Japanese Phantom Gate is worth about $399.99 raw (Near Mint) and $2,325 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $240–$340 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $399.99 | $240 – $340 |
| Lightly Played | $319.99 | $192 – $272 |
| Moderately Played | $239.99 | $144 – $204 |
| Heavily Played | $160.00 | $96 – $136 |
| Damaged | $100.00 | $60 – $85 |
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 | $2,325 | $1,395 – $1,976 |
| PSA 9.5 | $692 | $415 – $588 |
| PSA 9 | $629 | $377 – $534 |
| PSA 8 | $491 | $295 – $418 |
| PSA 7 | $215 | $129 – $183 |
| BGS 10 | $3,023 | $1,814 – $2,570 |
| CGC 10 | $189 | $113 – $160 |
| SGC 10 | $1,395 | $837 – $1,186 |
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 | $240–$340 | $0 | $0 | $240–$340 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $399.99 | −$53.00 | −$0.00 | $346.99 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $379.99 | −$41.38 | −$0.00 | $338.61 | 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% | $2,325 | $1,974 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $629 | $502 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $491 | $383 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $400 | $304 |
"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 M Gengar EX [1st Edition] #97
The M Gengar EX [1st Edition] #97 from Pokemon Japanese Phantom Gate is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $399.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,325. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.