Gengar EX - Phantom Forces (Full Art) [114/119]

Name: Gengar EX - Phantom Forces (Full Art) [114/119]
Brand: isais
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Front and back view of a Gengar EX Full Art Pokémon card from the Phantom Forces set, number 114/119. - view 1

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Estimated value

$45 - $85

Rarity

Scarce(6/10)

GENGAR EX - PHANTOM FORCES (FULL ART) [114/119]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Full Art Ultra Rare Gengar EX from the XY Phantom Forces expansion. The card features a stylized, black-monotone Gengar with a wide gold-bordered grin and red eyes, set against a vibrant, multi-colored background illustrated by Ryo Ueda. The card possesses the 'Night Attack' and 'Dark Corridor' move set with 170 HP and a Psychic-typing (indicated by the purple energy symbols and card border tint).

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CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreEdo Period to Present

Gengar is heavily inspired by the Japanese 'yōkai' traditional monsters, specifically the 'obake' or 'bakemono' shape-shifting ghosts.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments (League Challenges and Regionals) where card protection in 'sleeves' is a mandatory ritual before play.

Meaning Through Time

2014

Primarily viewed as a 'meta' card for competitive play in the Phantom Forces format.

2020s

Shifted to a 'nostalgia-chase' card for collectors focusing on Gengar-specific collections (the 'Gengar tax').

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in November 2014 as part of the XY—Phantom Forces expansion, this card marked a significant competitive era that introduced the 'Night Attack' strategy, allowing players to place damage counters regardless of Weakness or Resistance. This specific Gengar EX (114/119) was one of the premier Full Art cards of the set, which focused heavily on Psychic-type and Ghost-type Pokémon to coincide with the Mega Evolution mechanics of the Gen VI video games.

COLLECTOR INTEL

The 2014 Phantom Forces set is notable for introducing 'Dialga-EX' as a secret rare with a unique full-metal silver finish, making it a sister-chase card to this Gengar.

The character Gengar was originally designed by Ken Sugimori and was one of the first Pokémon ever conceived during the development of Capsule Monsters in 1990.

SCARCITY

Scarce80-90%

CommonLegendary

Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

Rarity 6/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 41 trading cards items at rarity 6 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Dozens per year at market
Documented provenance valued
Active collector pursuit

Confidence Factors

Correct typography and font weight for the XY era
Holographic texture pattern matches known authentic 2014 Full Art prints
Back design color and Pokéball centering are consistent with US TPCi standards

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to clear images showing the specific set number, artist credits, and authentic wear patterns typical of 10-year-old high-end pulls.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Set identifier 114/119 confirmed
2Phantom Forces 'Wing' icon visible in bottom right
3Specific Ryo Ueda texture mapping visible in artwork
4Psychic type-specific purple foiling response

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Hold card at a 45-degree angle under a single light source to check for surface indentations
→Measure the border thickness with a caliper for precise 60/40 or better centering verification
→Place in a semi-rigid card saver for potential submission to professional grading services

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 7-8

Grading breakdown

The rear centering is slightly biased toward the top-right. Minor corner whitening (chipping) on the back reduces the potential for a Gem Mint grade, likely placing it in the Near Mint range.

Condition

Visual evidence indicates mild whitening on the top-left and bottom-left corners of the reverse side. The front surface appears clean, though consistent with the 'minor wear' reported by the user, suggesting potential surface micro-scratching not visible under flat lighting.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$45 - $85

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Who buys this

Gengar character specialists and collectors focusing on the XY era 'Full Art' sub-set.

What increases value

•Gengar is a top-tier popular character (often called the 'Gengar Premium')
•Out-of-print status of Phantom Forces (2014)
•High playability in the 'Expanded' competitive format

What lowers value

•Whitening on rear corners drastically impacts the jump from $60 to $200+ (graded)
•Market saturation of raw copies following recent collection liquidations

What makes top-tier examples

•Perfect 50/50 centering (no border tilt)
•Zero 'silvering' on front edges
•Absence of 'white dots' or factory print hickeys

Grade & condition

Centering (front and back), corner integrity, and presence of surface scratches on the holographic foil.

Rarity & demand

ScarceHigh demandSells quickly

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YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

User stated 'Minor wear' - confirmed by visible corner chipping on the reverse image.

FROM THE CABINET OF

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