Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gastly, a ghostly Pokémon, floating in a shadowy night scene. Its round, black body contrasts with the vibrant purple wisps that surround it, giving an eerie yet playful vibe. The background features a dimly lit house and a crescent moon, enhancing the mysterious atmosphere. This snapshot captures Gastly's mischievous nature as it seems to lurk in the twilight, ready to play tricks on unsuspecting passersby.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 109/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodMysteriousPlayful
CompositionCharacter FocusSimple
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
40
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Bad Dream
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
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 Gastly
The Gastly canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
