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Gengar
Fossil 5/62 • holo-rare
- Set
- Fossil
- Number
- 5/62
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $458.16
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon to another (even if it would Knock Out the other Pokémon). This power can't be used if Gengar is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1999 as part of the Fossil expansion, this Gengar card represents the second major set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Following the success of the Base Set, the Fossil expansion was designed to introduce the remaining 151 original Pokémon, specifically focusing on those associated with the game's lore regarding ancient fossils and ghosts. The artwork was created by Keiji Kinebuchi, who utilized a signature style featuring a distinct, slightly distorted 3D-rendered aesthetic that was common for many early psychic-type cards in the series.
As one of the most popular Ghost-type Pokémon, Gengar was a highly sought-after inclusion for players and collectors alike. The card was well-received upon its debut for its status as a Rare Holo, which featured a shimmering, cracked-ice pattern background that contrasted with Kinebuchi's dark, playful illustration. Its design captured the mischievous personality of the Pokémon, solidified its competitive viability at the time, and remains a definitive example of early nineties TCG graphic design.
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