Gengar

Gengar

Selected Masterpiece • 94/102
Market Price $329.67
HS—Triumphant HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
The Illustrator

Takashi Yamaguchi

Takashi Yamaguchi is credited on 17 Pokémon TCG cards from 2010–2011, centered on the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. Work appears in HS—Unleashed, Call of Legends, and HS—Triumphant, with character-forward compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Gengar card captures a moment filled with a playful yet eerie energy, as the ghostly Pokémon emerges from the shadows. Its mischievous grin and glowing eyes convey a sense of both charm and menace, inviting the viewer into its mysterious world. The swirling darkness around it adds to the atmosphere, hinting at Gengar's ghostly powers and tricks. This snapshot feels like a brief encounter with a character who thrives in the unseen, leaving a lingering sense of intrigue.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Psychic
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
03/11/2010

Hurl into Darkness

Look at your opponent's hand and choose a number of Pokémon you find there up to the number of Psychic Energy attached to Gengar. Put the Pokémon you chose in the Lost Zone.

Cursed Drop

Put 4 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20