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Gastly
Fossil 33/62 • uncommon
- Set
- Fossil
- Number
- 33/62
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $7.66
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Put up to 2 Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand. Gastly does 10 damage to itself.
A mysterious Pokémon. Some say it is a lifeform from another dimension, while other believe it is formed from smog.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Gastly card from the Fossil expansion was released in 1999 as part of the second major set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, following the initial Base Set. This expansion focused on prehistoric and ghost-type Pokémon, expanding the roster to include creatures discovered in the game's Sinnoh region lore. It was designed to broaden the mechanical variety of the game, introducing unique attacks and evolving creatures to keep the early competitive meta-game fresh for players.
The card features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, a prominent illustrator during the early days of the Pokémon TCG. Kinebuchi is well-regarded for his distinct, often digital or textured aesthetic that differed from the more painterly style of artists like Ken Sugimori. His depiction of Gastly highlights the character's gaseous, ethereal nature, utilizing a stark background that emphasizes the spectral theme of the Pokémon. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its accessibility and its role as a solid staple for psychic-type decks.
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