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Gastly
Expedition Base Set 109/165 • common
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 109/165
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $6.66
- Artist
- Yukiko Baba
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
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Where it came from
The Gastly card from the Expedition Base Set, released in 2002, serves as a significant milestone in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It represents the introduction of the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan cards through a Game Boy Advance peripheral to unlock digital content, pokedex entries, or minigames. This set marked a shift in visual design, incorporating a distinct frame layout to accommodate the scanning data required for the new hardware integration.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time illustrator for the series known for her soft, illustrative style. Himeno chose a whimsical, slightly atmospheric depiction of Gastly that emphasizes its gaseous form and mischievous nature. Upon release, the set was noted for its departure from the established aesthetic of the Wizards of the Coast era, receiving attention for its experimental approach to interactive gameplay, though the e-Reader features ultimately saw limited long-term adoption.
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