10 Hardest Gengar Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
Gengar’s collection includes Mega Evolution cards, VMAX artwork and older special printings. Alternate-art and full-art names can hide very different collector numbers and rarity pools. This guide compares existing English estimates while keeping rough assumptions, exact finishes and image-reference notes visible.
Pull rates are estimates—see how this ranking works.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Gengar ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Gengar pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mega Gengar ex 284/217Ascended Heroes · Holofoil | ~1 in 1,500 |
| 2 | Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) 271/264Fusion Strike · Holofoil | ~1 in 1,200Rough estimate |
| 3 | Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Secret) 186/181Team Up · Holofoil | ~1 in 800Very low confidence |
| 4 | Mega Gengar ex 269/217Ascended Heroes · Holofoil | ~1 in 700Very low confidence |
| 5 = | Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Full Art) 164/181Team Up · Holofoil | ~1 in 520 |
| 5 = | Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Alternate Full Art) 165/181Team Up · Holofoil | ~1 in 520 |
| 7 | M Gengar EX (121 Secret Rare) 121/119Phantom Forces · Holofoil | ~1 in 380Rough estimate |
| 8 | Gengar (Prime) 94/10230th Celebration Classic Collection · Holofoil | ~1 in 290Rough estimate |
| 9 | Gengar ex 193/162Temporal Forces · Holofoil | ~1 in 270 |
| 10 | Gengar VMAX 157/264Fusion Strike · Holofoil | ~1 in 230Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Gengar countdown
#10 · Gengar VMAX
Fusion Strike · 157/264 · English · Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 230 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$40.36 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
Uses the median group frequency (3.4% per pack) from Chilling Reign, Evolving Skies, Shining Fates, Astral Radiance, Brilliant Stars, divided among 8 cards in this set's group. Those sets are comparisons, not evidence for this set.
#9 · Gengar ex
Temporal Forces · 193/162 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 270 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$51.14 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#8 · Gengar (Prime)
30th Celebration Classic Collection · 94/102 · English · Holofoil
Artwork reference only: the supplied scan carries a 25th-anniversary mark. An exact scan of this 30th Celebration printing is unavailable.
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 290 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$51.72 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
Community tracking reported 2,034 Classic Collection hits in 20,000 regular 30th Celebration packs. This rough estimate divides that group rate equally across all 30 Classic cards. Individual frequencies are known to differ; this is not an observed rate for this card. The UPC's dedicated three-card Classic pack is excluded.
#7 · M Gengar EX (121 Secret Rare)
Phantom Forces · 121/119 · English · Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 380 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$503.58 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
Uses the median group frequency (0.80% per pack) from Ancient Origins, BREAKthrough, Primal Clash, Roaring Skies, BREAKpoint, divided among 3 cards in this set's group. Those sets are comparisons, not evidence for this set.
#5 (joint) · Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Alternate Full Art)
Team Up · 165/181 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 520 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$2,186.88 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Gengar and Mimikyu peer out from a dark interior in this close, atmospheric alternate artwork. The TAG TEAM printing is 165/181, separate from the full-art and rainbow versions in Team Up.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Community opening and sheet model. Full-art Pokémon have a separate pool; full-art Trainer, Rainbow and gold-sheet allocations are withheld when individual frequencies are uncertain. One dedicated Basic Energy slot per pack. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#5 (joint) · Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Full Art)
Team Up · 164/181 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 520 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$420.63 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Community opening and sheet model. Full-art Pokémon have a separate pool; full-art Trainer, Rainbow and gold-sheet allocations are withheld when individual frequencies are uncertain. One dedicated Basic Energy slot per pack. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#4 · Mega Gengar ex
Ascended Heroes · 269/217 · English · Holofoil
Very low confidence. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 700 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$31.61 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
Illustrative starting assumption: one MEGA_ATTACK_RARE group hit in about 100 packs, shared equally across 7 eligible cards. No measured rate supports this assumed frequency; use it only as a rough scenario.
#3 · Gengar & Mimikyu GX (Secret)
Team Up · 186/181 · English · Holofoil
Very low confidence. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 800 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$561.22 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
Illustrative starting assumption: one Rare Rainbow group hit in about 80 packs, shared equally across 10 eligible cards. No measured rate supports this assumed frequency; use it only as a rough scenario.
#2 · Gengar VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
Fusion Strike · 271/264 · English · Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 1,200 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$1,009.72 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Gengar’s enormous mouth draws the whole colourful scene inward in this alternate-art VMAX. Its 271/264 number distinguishes it from the regular Gengar VMAX, tying the estimate to the exact illustrated chase.
Where this estimate comes from
Uses the median group frequency (1.3% per pack) from Evolving Skies, Shining Fates, Astral Radiance, Brilliant Stars, Champion's Path, divided among 15 cards in this set's group. Those sets are comparisons, not evidence for this set.
#1 · Mega Gengar ex
Ascended Heroes · 284/217 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 1,500 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$651.85 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Mega Gengar ex looms over a vivid scene of dark purple, red and green shapes. The special illustration at 284/217 is a separate target from other Mega Gengar ex cards sharing the name. Match the number when comparing listings.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
How we compare Gengar pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Gengar within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Gengar pull-rate questions
Which Gengar card is hardest to pull?
Mega Gengar ex 284/217 (Ascended Heroes, Holofoil) has the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 1,500 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Gengar ever released.
Will opening 1,500 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 1,500 independent packs gives an estimated 62.5% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Gengar to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Gengar guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Gengar?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Gengar promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.