Pokémon TCG: Gengar V #253 PSA 10 - Japanese

Gengar V 253/414 PSA 10 – Japanese graded card from Start Deck 100

This is a unique collectible for those who value Japanese Pokémon TCG graded cards in absolute top condition: Gengar V 253/414 from Start Deck 100 (the Sword & Shield era), professionally graded as PSA 10 Gem Mint. The card is a single, individually graded copy — not a sealed deck or booster — and appeals to both collectors and players interested in Japanese Pokémon cards.

About Gengar V 253/414 from Start Deck 100

Gengar V (ゲンガーV) with card number 253/414 comes from the Japanese [SI] Start Deck 100, a preconstructed deck in the Sword & Shield series. The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and is a Darkness-type Basic Pokémon V with 210 HP. Gengar V is known as an attacker in the deck product and has the following attacks:

• Dark Slumber – 40 damage; the opponent's Active Pokémon is Asleep.
• Pain Explosion – 190 damage; place 3 damage counters on Gengar V itself.

As with all Pokémon V, the V rule applies: if Gengar V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. The card has a weakness to Fighting (×2), no resistance, and a retreat cost of 2 Colorless.

PSA 10 – Top grading for collectors

This copy has been graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) and achieved PSA 10 Gem Mint – the highest standard for condition and visual quality in the graded market. PSA 10 indicates the card appears flawless upon close inspection, making it especially attractive to condition-focused collectors and enthusiasts seeking the finest Japanese Gengar V cards.

Collector and play relevance

Gengar is one of the most iconic Pokémon from Generation 1, and this Japanese edition from Start Deck 100 is sought after by both collectors and players. The card exists in both regular and mirror holo variants, but which variant this PSA 10 copy is cannot be verified from the available data.

If you collect graded cards or focus on Japanese Pokémon cards, this Gengar V is a natural choice. You can also find more similar cards in our overall Pokémon cards category.