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Haunter Arceus 2009
Card · Arceus · 2009

Haunter

$8.83 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Uncommon Psychic
Curatorial Commentary

The Haunter card captures a moment of eerie energy, with the ghostly Pokémon hovering in a dimly lit space, surrounded by flashes of lightning. Its mischievous grin and outstretched hands suggest a playful yet unsettling presence, as if it's ready to engage in a game of shadows. The swirling colors and dynamic lines create a sense of movement, emphasizing its ethereal nature. This snapshot invites viewers into a world where the boundary between the living and the spectral feels tantalizingly thin.

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Catalogue plate № 42/99
Identity
PokémonHaunter
TypePsychic
RarityUncommon
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Year2009
Plate №42/99
Composition
StyleAnimeDynamicIllustrative
MoodMysteriousPlayful
CompositionBalancedFocused
PaletteContrastingPurpleVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 80
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Gastly
Weakness Darkness +20
Resistance Colorless -20
Retreat
Psyshot 20
Shadow Bind 30

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.