Gastly

Gastly

Selected Masterpiece • 62/100
Artist Aya Kusube
Market Price $30
Stormfront Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Aya Kusube

Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Gastly, a ghostly Pokémon, emerging from a swirling mist of purple smoke that envelops its form. Its large, mischievous grin and piercing eyes suggest a playful yet eerie presence, as if it is ready to cause some trouble in its shadowy realm. The atmosphere is thick with mystery, evoking a sense of both curiosity and caution. In this fleeting moment, Gastly embodies the essence of the unknown, inviting viewers to ponder the secrets hidden within the fog.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Psychic
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/11/2008

Pitch-Dark

You opponent can't play any Trainer cards from his or her hand during your opponent's next turn.

Trick Gas

10

You may switch Gastly with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Weakness
+10
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost