Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gastly floating in a misty, shadowy environment, surrounded by a soft, purple haze that enhances its ghostly presence. Its mischievous grin and wide eyes suggest a playful yet enigmatic character, embodying the essence of a ghostly spirit. The scene captures a moment of intrigue, as if Gastly is about to unleash its signature move, creating an atmosphere of suspense. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the mysterious charm of this Pokémon.
Essay · FireRed & LeafGreen
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Catalogue plate
№ 63/112
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodMysteriousPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteBlackPinkPurple
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Slow Trip Gas
At the end of your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
