Mega Gengar ex
Quick take
- One of only seven Mega Attack Rares in Ascended Heroes, a rarity that debuted with this set
- Darkness-type Stage 2 with 350 HP, Void Gale for 230, and the Shadowy Concealment ability
- Gengar's long-running fanbase keeps steady demand for clean copies
- Easy to confuse with the pricier Special Illustration Rare Mega Gengar ex at number 284
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Ascended Heroes
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 269/217 · $32.32 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyA new rarity tier meets one of the most collected Pokemon in the hobby
Ascended Heroes introduced the Mega Attack Rare, a card type built around a comic-book look. The Mega Pokemon's signature attack is printed in oversized Japanese katakana right across the artwork. Mega Gengar ex sits at number 269 in the set, one of only seven Mega Attack Rares in the whole release. Gengar has carried a fanbase for decades, so pairing it with a brand-new rarity gave this card instant pull.
“One of only seven Mega Attack Rares in Ascended Heroes, a rarity that debuted with this set”
The card itself is a Darkness-type Stage 2 with 350 HP. Its Void Gale attack hits for 230 and moves an Energy from this Pokemon to one of your benched Pokemon, and the Shadowy Concealment ability takes a Prize card off the opponent when one of your Darkness Pokemon is knocked out by an attack from an opponent's Pokemon ex. That gives it some board presence, but most of the demand here is collector-driven.
For master set builders, this is one of the cards that decides whether you actually finished Ascended Heroes. It is not the rarest slot in the set, but it is one of the loudest, and the Gengar name keeps competition for clean copies steady.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Sits in the upper tier of Ascended Heroes hits without being the single priciest card. The Special Illustration Rare Mega Gengar ex (number 284) is the set's headline chase and trades well above this Mega Attack Rare, so do not mix up the two when you shop.
Held a strong position since the set's early-2026 release. Gengar demand keeps a floor under it, and the novelty of the Mega Attack Rare tier added early heat.
Steady rather than explosive. The Gengar name protects the downside, but seven Mega Attack Rares compete for attention and the SIR version pulls more of the spotlight. Treat it as a solid hold tied to Gengar's long-term popularity, not a quick flip.
Pop-art full-art surfaces show handling fast, so clean PSA 10 and CGC 10 copies command a clear premium over raw. Centering and edge whitening are the usual things that knock a copy down a grade.
Mega Attack Rares sit in the rare slot of Ascended Heroes packs, in the spot that used to hold standard Ultra Rares. Reporting after the set's release put any Mega Attack Rare at roughly 1 in 33 packs, around 3 percent. Because there are seven different ones, the odds of hitting this specific Mega Gengar ex run much longer than that. Trackers put it at around 500 packs to land at least one of each Mega Attack Rare in the set, so chasing this single card from packs alone is a slow road. Note that Ascended Heroes shipped with no standalone booster box. Packs came through Booster Bundles, Elite Trainer Boxes, tins, and collection boxes, which changes how you actually open into it.
Rarer in a pack than a Double Rare or Illustration Rare, and it occupies the slot that used to hold standard Ultra Rares in earlier Mega Evolution sets. The Special Illustration Rare Mega Gengar ex (number 284) is scarcer still and sits above this card in both price and prestige.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Taiga Kasai illustrated Mega Gengar ex in Ascended Heroes across more than one print, including this Mega Attack Rare and the set's Special Illustration Rare at number 284. The Gengar work in this set drew a lot of collector attention.
This is a Mega Attack Rare, so the defining feature is the comic-book treatment: Mega Gengar rendered in a bold pop-art style with its signature attack splashed across the card in large Japanese katakana. The katakana-over-art layout is the whole point of the rarity and the thing that separates it from a standard full art.
Full-card art finish with the oversized katakana attack text printed across the foreground. Number 269 in a 295-card set, sitting in the secret-rare range above the numbered base set of 217.
It is one of only seven Mega Attack Rares in the set's debut of the rarity, and it stars a Pokemon that collectors line up for. The katakana styling reads as deliberately loud, which is exactly why it pops on a binder page.
BackgroundAbout Mega Gengar ex
Gengar has been a fan favorite since the original Red and Green era and has shown up on a long list of sought-after cards over the years. Its Mega Evolution, Mega Gengar, debuted in the X and Y generation and gave the ghost an even more menacing silhouette. The character carries built-in demand that few Pokemon match.
- ›Long-running fan favorite from the original 151
- ›Ghost typing and creepy design have a dedicated following
- ›Mega Gengar is a standout Mega Evolution form
- ›Consistently one of the most chased names in any set it appears in
- ›Multiple Mega Gengar ex prints across Ascended Heroes, including the SIR at number 284
- ›A long history of collectible Gengar cards stretching back to the earliest sets
Playable on paper. Void Gale hits for 230 with Energy movement, and Shadowy Concealment can deny a Prize when a Darkness Pokemon falls to an opponent's ex. Whether it sees real tournament play depends on the format, but the demand for this specific Mega Attack Rare is collector-side, not competitive.
Own it wellCollector guide
Pop-art full-art cards show edge whitening and surface scratches quickly against the dark background. Check the corners and the printed katakana area under angled light before buying.
Worth grading if you have a clean copy, since the gem-mint premium is meaningful on a popular Gengar card. Inspect centering first. Off-center copies are common on full-art layouts and will cap your grade. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve and toploader straight out of the pack, then move to a penny sleeve plus semi-rigid holder for anything you plan to submit. Keep it out of direct light to protect the dark surface from showing wear. See the storage guide →
Confirm you are buying number 269, the Mega Attack Rare, and not number 284, the Special Illustration Rare. They share the name and the artist but sit at very different price points. For higher-value copies, buy graded from a reputable seller to avoid centering surprises. See the singles buying guide →
Modern card, so condition misrepresentation is a bigger risk than counterfeits. Buy from established sellers, ask for clear photos of corners and surface, and prefer graded copies when you are spending real money.
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High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
The Mega Attack Rare tier was well received as a fun, accessible new rarity, and Gengar being part of the debut lineup made this one a favorite to pull. Collectors liked the comic-book styling.
Gengar cards generate steady chatter, and the new katakana pop-art look drew attention at launch. The SIR version pulled the loudest headlines, but the Mega Attack Rare gets plenty of love as the more attainable Gengar chase.
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