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Dark Haunter
Neo Destiny 36/105 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 36/105
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $67.81
- Artist
- Aya Kusube
What it does
Put a Baby Pokémon or Basic Pokémon card from your opponent's discard pile onto his or her Bench. Put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon. (You can't use this attack if your Bench is full.)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep. If tails, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
It silently hunts its prey in dark rooms.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in early 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, this card represents the final chapter of the Neo series in the English-language Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set is notable for introducing the concept of Shining Pokémon and completing the expansion of the Johto region's Pokédex. As a psychic-type card featuring Haunter, this item reflects the darker, more mysterious aesthetic that defined the Neo era's artistic direction, moving away from the brighter tones of the original Base Set.
The illustration for this card was provided by Kagemaru Himeno, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists in the early history of the franchise. Himeno was known for her whimsical yet grounded approach to creature design, often using watercolors and ink to give the Pokémon a sense of place within their environment. Her portrayal of Haunter in this set was well-received by fans for maintaining the ghost-type's iconic mischievous nature while adhering to the technical standards of the late Wizards of the Coast era.
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