Gastly

Gastly

Selected Masterpiece • 64/99
Market Price $17.47
Arceus Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Gastly floating ominously in a swirling, stormy atmosphere, surrounded by vibrant green and purple hues. Its mischievous eyes and ghostly form evoke a sense of playful eeriness, as if it’s ready to unleash its gaseous powers. The scene captures a moment of tension, where the air feels thick with anticipation, hinting at the Pokémon's mischievous nature. This snapshot invites viewers into the shadowy world of Gastly, where the line between playful and perilous blurs.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Psychic
Era
Platinum
Release
04/11/2009

Gnaw

10

Suffocating Gas

20
Weakness
+10
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost