Mega Gengar EX (Non-Football)
N/A - Pokémon Creature · N/A - Pokémon Trading Card Game
Pokémon TCG - Phantom Forces Expansion #056/119 (Note: Image shows an altered number 056/094)
Year & Era
Circa 2014 - Modern TCG Era
Card Type
Counterfeit/Custom Pokémon Card
Grade
Ungradable / Low Value
Rarity
Common Counterfeit / Non-authentic variant
Overall Assessment
This is a counterfeit Pokémon card masquerading as a Phantom Forces Mega Gengar. It has no value in the sports or TCG hobby and should not be purchased as an investment.
Condition Grade
Ungradable / Low Value
Centering Assessment
Front: Poorly centered; margins are inconsistent with authentic printings.
Surface Condition
Fair/Poor - The image shows a flat, non-textured surface with inaccurate Holofoil/gloss patterns for an EX card.
Corner Condition
Likely slightly worn; bottom right corner shows some lifting or edge wear.
Edge Condition
Inconsistent; edges do not show the clean die-cut finish of authentic Japanese or English cards.
Print Quality
Very Poor - The HP value '350' is a major misprint (authentic is 220), font types are incorrect, and the image resolution is blurry.
Estimated Value
Minimal to zero (under $1 USD)
Comparison to Known Examples
Significantly different from authentic copies. The HP (Hit Points) of 350 is a 'Red Flag' as the real card has 220 HP.
Authentication Tips
Compare HP values to official databases; check font thickness; authentic Mega Gengar cards usually feature Japanese kanji across the artwork and specific holographic patterns.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; professional grading services like PSA or Beckett will reject this card as non-authentic/counterfeit.
Red Flags
Counterfeit / Bootleg - Incorrect HP (350), incorrect font, incorrect set numbering (056/094 instead of 34/119 or 121/119), and lack of proper holofoil texture.
Provenance Notes
Likely sourced from a flea market, unlicensed retailer, or bulk bootleg pack.
Historical Context
The Phantom Forces set (2014) introduced many popular Ghost-type cards, making them prime targets for low-quality international counterfeits.
Market Trends
Counterfeit cards have no market value or resale liquidity in the hobby community.
Investment Potential
Zero - This card is not an authentic collectible and will not appreciate in value.
Similar Cards
Authentic Gengar EX or Mega Gengar EX from XY Phantom Forces.
Display & Preservation
Keep as a souvenir or 'proxy' for casual play, but store separately from authentic collectibles to avoid confusion.
Interesting Facts
Bootleg Pokémon cards often exaggerate HP and attack numbers (like the '350' seen here) to entice younger players.