Pokemon card values › Arceus › Gengar LV.X #97

Set	Arceus
Card number	97
Rarity	Rare Holo LV.X
Type	Pokémon
HP	140
Artist	Shizurow
Released	Nov 2009

Gengar LV.X #97 Value (Arceus)

$597.33 raw near mintPSA 10: $20,992

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Gengar LV.X #97 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $597.33, a PSA 10 sells for around $20,992 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €1,600. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

At the top of the Arceus price ranking sits Gengar LV.X #97, a Rare Holo LV.X illustrated by Shizurow. Released in 2009, it combines a major Pokémon character with one of the Platinum series’ signature card treatments. Its first-place position and rising recent trend distinguish it from an already competitive group of LV.X and secret cards.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$597.33
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€1,600
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€150.40
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€276.18
Cardmarket listings available	101
eBay PSA 10 median (USD)	$20,992

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Gengar LV.X #97: rarity, grading and trend

Gengar LV.X #97 is a Rare Holo LV.X Pokémon card from Arceus, the Platinum era (2009). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 111 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 35x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +63%, from $366.80 to $597.33. The sold listings below show 10 recent eBay sales, the best check on what buyers actually pay. The illustration is by Shizurow.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
ACE	8	$670.71	2
BGS	9	$1,212	1
BGS	8	$379.65	2
CGC	9	$2,018	5
CGC	8	$739.86	5
PSA	10	$20,992	4
PSA	9	$1,858	5
PSA	8	$1,158	5
PSA	7	$762.27	5
SGC	8	$425.98	1
TAG	8	$699.99	1

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Even at a substantial raw value, the gap between ungraded and gem-mint examples remains unusually wide, so grading is sensible for exceptional copies. Fine foil scratches matter most, though edge whitening and light corner wear can also prevent a top result.

Gengar LV.X price history

Jul 6, 2026Low $274.07 · High $644.92Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€1,600	$597.33
Oct 2026	€2,229	$562.00
Sep 2026	€500.00	$375.26
Aug 2026	€587.10	$348.35
Jul 2026	€693.89	$274.07

Recent eBay sold listings

Listing	Grade	Sold price	Date
2009 POKEMON PLATINUM ARCEUS #97 GENGAR LV.X-HOLO PSA 1	PSA 1	$373.66	Sep 16, 2026
2009 POKEMON PLATINUM GENGAR LV.X - HOLO ARCEUS #97 PSA 8	PSA 8	$887.00	Sep 16, 2026
2009 POKEMON PLATINUM ARCEUS #97 GENGAR LV.X-HOLO PSA 8	PSA 8	$1,495	Sep 15, 2026
2009 POKEMON PLATINUM ARCEUS #97 GENGAR LV.X-HOLO ARCEUS PSA 9 MINT	PSA 9	$8,370	Sep 15, 2026
CGC 8 NM/MINT Gengar LV.X 97/99 Arceus Holo Pokemon Card	CGC 8	$739.86	Sep 14, 2026
CGC 9 MINT Gengar LV.X 97/99 Arceus Holo Pokemon Card	CGC 9	$2,018	Sep 14, 2026
Pokemon TCG PSA 6 Gengar LV.X 97/99 Arceus Holo 2009 Chipped Slab LO	PSA 6	$501.31	Sep 13, 2026
tiny SWIRL 🌀Gengar LV.X 97/99 Holo Pokemon TCG Platinum Arceus PSA 7 N	PSA 7	$822.70	Sep 11, 2026
CGC 9 MINT Gengar LV.X 97/99 Arceus Holo Pokemon Card	CGC 9	$2,018	Sep 11, 2026
CGC 9 MINT Gengar LV.X 97/99 Arceus Holo Pokemon Card	CGC 9	$2,018	Sep 11, 2026

Gengar’s long-running popularity gives this release appeal beyond set completion. For era-focused binders, the card serves as a prominent example of how familiar Pokémon were presented through the LV.X mechanic during the Platinum years.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gengar LV.X #97 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $597.33, a PSA 10 sells for around $20,992 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €1,600. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is a PSA 10 Gengar LV.X #97 worth?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Gengar LV.X #97 sells for about $20,992 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $597.33 for a raw near mint copy.

Is Gengar LV.X #97 rare?

Gengar LV.X #97 is printed at Rare Holo LV.X rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 111 cards in Arceus. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.

Is Gengar LV.X #97 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it rose +63% to about $597.33. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

Is Gengar LV.X #97 worth grading?

Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 35.1x raw ($20,395 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.

How do I check which printing of Gengar LV.X I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (97) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.