Haunter

Haunter

Selected Masterpiece • 43/130
Market Price $0.91
Base Set 2 Base 2000
The Illustrator

Keiji Kinebuchi

Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2018, with artwork appearing across Base, Gym, and XY-era releases. The work is marked by simple, clear compositions, playful cartoon-inflected forms, and vibrant yet often limited palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Haunter card captures a moment in a dimly lit space, where the ghostly Pokémon hovers with an air of mischief. Its purple form contrasts against the shadows, lending a sense of mystery to the scene. With its expressive eyes and playful demeanor, Haunter seems ready to engage in its eerie antics, perhaps preparing to cast a spell of sleep upon an unsuspecting target. This snapshot invites the viewer into a world where the supernatural blends seamlessly with the everyday.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Psychic
Era
Base
Release
24/02/2000

Hypnosis

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Dream Eater

50

You can't use this attack unless the Defending Pokémon is Asleep.

Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost