Curatorial Commentary
In this card, Gastly floats playfully amidst the dimly lit arches of a mysterious setting, surrounded by swirling wisps of gas. Its wide eyes and mischievous grin suggest a sense of mischief, as if it is ready to play a trick on any unsuspecting passerby. The atmosphere is thick with an eerie charm, capturing the essence of a ghostly Pokémon that thrives in shadows. This moment encapsulates the playful yet unsettling nature of Gastly's character.
Essay · XY Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ XY132/211
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodEerieWhimsical
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteMutedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat
Sleep Poison
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned.
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
XY Black Star Promos, 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.
