Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Gengar, a mischievous ghost Pokémon, grinning playfully against a vibrant backdrop of swirling colors and gentle hills. Its expression suggests a light-hearted moment, as if it's just shared a secret joke with the viewer. The whimsical scenery, filled with flowers and soft hues, contrasts with Gengar's shadowy form, creating a sense of playful eeriness. This snapshot captures the essence of Gengar’s character, blending charm and a hint of mischief.
Essay · SWSH Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ SWSH052/307
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCheerfulLighthearted
CompositionDynamicExpressive
PaletteContrastingPastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
110
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Haunter
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat
Hypnoblast
90
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Authorship
More from Shibuzoh.
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
SWSH Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Gengar
The Gengar canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
