Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gastly, a ghostly Pokémon, floating amidst a hazy backdrop that suggests an eerie, mystical environment. Its expressive eyes and mischievous grin convey a sense of playful mischief, as if it's ready to surprise anyone who crosses its path. The swirling fog around it adds a layer of mystery, enhancing the feeling of being in a shadowy realm. This small moment captures the essence of Gastly's character, inviting viewers into its enigmatic world.
Essay · Skyridge
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Catalogue plate
№ 57/144
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodMysteriousPlayful
CompositionDynamicSimple
PaletteContrastingPurple
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Haunt
Put a damage counter on the Defending Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Kyoko Umemoto
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Skyridge, 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.
