Gengar SWSH052
Pokemon card from SWSH Black Star Promos · released Nov 15, 2019
Regulation mark DWhat the codes mean
Gengar is a Promo Psychic-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number SWSH052 in SWSH Black Star Promos (released Nov 15, 2019), illustrated by Shibuzoh.. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$132.55 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$125.87 to ~$132.55, up 5.3%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$132.55 | ~$98.99 | ~$139.74 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | SWSH Black Star Promos |
| Number | SWSH052 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Psychic |
| HP | 110 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Haunter |
| Artist | Shibuzoh. |
| Regulation mark | D |
| Format legality | ExpandedNot in Standard: regulation mark D rotated out on Apr 10, 2026. A reprint with a legal mark can still be played. |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card numberSWSH052A Black Star Promo number. Promos are numbered in their own series, with no set total.
- Set symbol
The small SWSH Black Star Promos symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markDStandard legality goes by this letter, and D is out of Standard: since Apr 10, 2026 only H and later are legal, unless the card has a reprint with a legal mark.
- RarityPromo: the Black Star Promo symbol.
- Illustrator“Illus. Shibuzoh.” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Life ShakerAs often as you like during your turn, you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your {P} Pokémon to another of your {P} Pokémon.
Hypnoblast90Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Weakness: Darkness ×2 · Resistance: Fighting -30 · Retreat cost: 2
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.