Gastly

Gastly

Selected Masterpiece • 52/92
Market Price $28
Legend Maker EX 2006
The Illustrator

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Gastly emerging from a shadowy crevice, its mischievous grin and glowing eyes hinting at its playful yet eerie nature. The surrounding dark hues and wispy forms create an atmosphere that feels both mysterious and slightly unsettling, capturing the essence of this ghostly Pokémon. In this moment, Gastly seems poised to engage with its surroundings, embodying the playful trickster role it often takes on. The scene invites the viewer to ponder what adventures or mischief might unfold next.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Psychic
Era
EX
Release
01/02/2006

Lick

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Smog

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost