Gengar 16/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released Nov 4, 2009
Gengar is a Rare Psychic-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 16/99 in Arceus (released Nov 4, 2009), illustrated by Midori Harada. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$226.12 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$196.77 to ~$226.12, up 14.9%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$46.50 | ~$30.05 | ~$45.21 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$226.12 | ~$400.00 | ~$740.82 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 16/99 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Psychic |
| HP | 110 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Haunter |
| Artist | Midori Harada |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number16/99Card 16 of the 99 in the main Arceus list.
- Set symbol
The small Arceus symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Midori Harada” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-POWER: CurseOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon to another of your opponent's Pokémon. This power can't be used if Gengar is affected by a Special Condition.
Shadow Skip60Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) You may switch Gengar with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Weakness: Darkness +30 · Resistance: Colorless -20 · Retreat cost: 0
Other Gengar printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.