Curatorial Commentary
In this card, Gengar lurks with a mischievous grin, set against a dimly lit background that hints at a mysterious atmosphere. The shadows around it create a sense of intrigue, suggesting that Gengar is always ready to play tricks or escape into the darkness. Its bright red eyes stand out, drawing attention to its playful yet slightly sinister nature. This snapshot captures the essence of Gengar as a character that thrives in the shadows, embodying both mischief and charm.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 48/165
Composition
StyleBoldCartoonishPlayful
MoodDarkMischievousWhimsical
CompositionCharacter FocusForegroundSimple
PaletteContrastingLimitedVibrant
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.
