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Gengar - Paradox Powers (GameStop Promo) [POR 050/088]

A factory-sealed Pokémon Gengar GameStop promotional trading card from the 2026 Paradox Powers set in clear cellophane packaging. - view 1
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Estimated value

$15 - $35

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Pokémon

Era

2026

Origin

🇺🇸 United States

Artist / Creator

Masako Tomii

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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GENGAR - PARADOX POWERS (GAMESTOP PROMO) [POR 050/088]: IDENTIFICATION

This Stage 2 Gengar card features artwork by Masako Tomii, depicting the Pokémon emerging from shadows in a domestic setting with a signature red GameStop set-stamp on the lower right of the art frame. The card is a Rare Holofoil variant from the 2026 Paradox Powers expansion, identified by the unique set code POR 088 and established card number 050. It retains its original heat-sealed clear plastic cellophane packaging, which includes a white retail-compliance insert with the barcode 80-11276-101 and the specific text 'EN PROMO CARD GENGAR'.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36, Vegeta - Dramatic Art (Ultra God Mission 5) [UGM5-020 DA], Magikarp - Pokémon Card 151 (Special Art Rare) [080/165].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in May 2026 as part of a cross-media marketing campaign between The Pokémon Company International and GameStop, this card was distributed as a gift-with-purchase for Paradox Powers products reaching a $15 USD threshold. This specific iteration of Gengar showcases the 'Infinite Shadow' ...
Released in May 2026 as part of a cross-media marketing campaign between The Pokémon Company International and GameStop, this card was distributed as a gift-with-purchase for Paradox Powers products reaching a $15 USD threshold. This specific iteration of Gengar showcases the 'Infinite Shadow' Ability and 'Mind Jack' attack, mirroring competitive archetypes seen in the early 2026 regional tournament circuit. The print run for these retail exclusives is typically estimated between 75,000 and 125,000 units based on historical GameStop promotion distributions recorded on eBay sold listings.

COLLECTOR INTEL

1

This 2026 promotion marked the first time GameStop used a dual-layered heat-seal on their promo wrappers to prevent humidity-induced card curling.

SCARCITY

Uncommon70-80%
CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 74 trading cards items at rarity 5 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Limited production
  • Named makers
  • Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

  • Presence of proper Paradox Powers set symbols and 2026 copyright strings
  • Retail-accurate barcode and compliance insert provided in the sealed pack
  • Standard GameStop red ink density on the promotional stamp
How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to clear macro images showing the exact set code, copyright dates, and the specific promotional packaging required for this 2026 release.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Identification of set code POR (Paradox Powers) and card number 050/088
  • 2Observation of the red GameStop promotional stamp in the correct lower-right quadrant
  • 3Verification of the factory security seal and the retail insert with the correct promotional SKU
  • 4Visual confirmation of the 'Infinite Shadow' ability text matching 2026 database entries

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •The 60/40 centering may slightly impact value for premium 'sealed-grade' collectors

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Place in a semi-rigid Card Saver to prevent the cellophane from bending the card over time
  • →Keep card out of direct UV light to prevent fading of the red GameStop stamp ink
  • →Check eBay sold listings for 'Sealed Gengar POR 050' to monitor current market volatility

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9-10

Grading breakdown

The sealed status protects the surface from post-production scratches; centering is within PSA 10 tolerance despite slight rightward shift (approx. 60/40). Corners and edges appear sharp with no visible factory whitening.

Condition

The card remains factory-sealed in its original cellophane. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approximately 60/40), which is a common occurrence in heat-sealed promotional packs. No visible 'cellophane pinch' damage is observed on the edges, and the holofoil surface shows no signs of scuffing through the plastic.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$15 - $35

Updated: May 10, 2026

Who buys this

Gengar character completionists and sealed-promo collectors targeting modern retail-exclusive variants.

What increases value

  • •Sealed condition preservation
  • •Popularity of Gengar as a Tier-1 fan-favorite Pokémon
  • •Presence of the retail-specific stamp

What lowers value

  • •Centering quality within the sealed pack
  • •Future re-release of the same art in non-stamped products

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Perfect 50/50 centering
  • •Absence of 'roller lines' or factory micro-scratches on the holo foil
  • •Clean, uncreased cellophane wrapper

Grade & condition

Centering, surface print lines, and the condition of the cellophane seal itself.

Rarity & demand

UncommonHigh demandSells quickly
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