Curatorial Commentary
The Haunter card captures a moment filled with an eerie charm, as the ghostly Pokémon hovers with an enigmatic smile. Its shadowy form contrasts against the swirling, vibrant background, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. The playful yet haunting expression suggests a character that delights in the whimsical side of fright. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the playful mischief Haunter might be up to in its ghostly realm.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 80/165
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodMysteriousPlayful
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Gastly
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Nightmare
20
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Dream Eater
50
If the Defending Pokémon isn't Asleep, this attack does nothing.
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 Haunter
The Haunter canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
