Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gengar, a mischievous and shadowy Pokémon, lurking in a dimly lit environment filled with a starry sky. Its wide grin and glowing red eyes suggest a playful yet eerie presence, as if it’s ready to spring into action at any moment. The background features subtle hints of swirling colors, enhancing the mysterious atmosphere of Gengar's world. This scene captures a moment of intrigue, inviting viewers to ponder what secrets lie within the shadows.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 13/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodMysteriousWhimsical
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteContrastingDarkVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Haunter
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Hide in Shadows
40
Switch Gengar with 1 of your Benched Pokémon, if any.
Authorship
More from Yukiko Baba
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Expedition Base Set, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Gengar
The Gengar canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
