# Gengar (5) #05/62

The Gengar (5) (#05/62, Fossil, 1998) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 17 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.4/10 grade (NM), with 12% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/gengar-5-fossil-05-62-holo

## Card details

- Set: Fossil
- Number: #05/62
- Year: 1998
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Variant: Holo
- Printing: 1st Edition Holofoil
- Set released: Oct 10, 1999
- Set size: 62 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $601
- 4-month change: +141.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 17
- Average overall grade: 7.4 / 10
- Average corners: 7.4
- Average edges: 7.7
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 12%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 12% | $353 |
| 9 | 6% | $211 |
| 8.5 | 18% | $239 |
| 8 | 29% | $278 |
| 7 | 12% | $296 |
| 6 & below | 24% | $334 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 41% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 29% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 6% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Gengar (5) carries a market value of $601. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $353, about 0.6× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Gengar (5) worth?

The Gengar (5) from Fossil has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Gengar (5) cards get?

Across 17 community scans on ZeroPop, the Gengar (5) averages a 7.4/10 overall grade. 12% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.4, edges 7.7, surface 7.8, centering 8.7.

### What are the most common defects on a Gengar (5)?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Gengar (5) cards are Whitening (41% of scans), Whitening (Front) (29% of scans), Whitening(Back) (6% of scans).

### Is the Gengar (5) worth grading?

Whether the Gengar (5) is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app