Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gastly floating in a dimly lit, ancient environment, surrounded by crumbling stone pillars and eerie chains. Its round, ghostly form and large eyes give it a curious yet somewhat mischievous expression, as if it's exploring a forgotten realm. The atmosphere is thick with a sense of mystery, inviting the viewer to imagine the secrets hidden in the shadows. This moment captures Gastly's playful nature while hinting at the dangers that lurk nearby.
Essay · Sword & Shield
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Catalogue plate
№ 83/202
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodLightheartedMysterious
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteHarmoniousSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Fade Out
20
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Authorship
More from Taira Akitsu
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Sword & Shield, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Gastly
The Gastly canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
