M Gengar EX #97 (Pokemon Japanese Phantom Gate)
M Gengar EX #97 from Pokemon Japanese Phantom Gate is worth about $299.99 raw (Near Mint) and $2,200 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $180–$255 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $299.99 | $180 – $255 |
| Lightly Played | $239.99 | $144 – $204 |
| Moderately Played | $179.99 | $108 – $153 |
| Heavily Played | $120.00 | $72 – $102 |
| Damaged | $75.00 | $45 – $64 |
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 | $2,200 | $1,320 – $1,870 |
| PSA 9.5 | $217 | $130 – $184 |
| PSA 9 | $197 | $118 – $168 |
| BGS 10 | $2,860 | $1,716 – $2,431 |
| CGC 10 | $1,320 | $792 – $1,122 |
| SGC 10 | $1,320 | $792 – $1,122 |
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 | $180–$255 | $0 | $0 | $180–$255 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $299.99 | −$39.75 | −$0.00 | $260.24 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $284.99 | −$31.04 | −$0.00 | $253.95 | 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% | $2,200 | $1,865 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $197 | $128 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $300 | $217 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $300 | $217 |
"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 #97
The M Gengar EX #97 from Pokemon Japanese Phantom Gate is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $299.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,200. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.