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Gengar
Expedition Base Set 13/165 • holo-rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 13/165
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $799.98
- Artist
- Yukiko Baba
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if your opponent has 3 or fewer Prizes, you may move 1 damage counter from 1 Pokémon (yours or your opponent's) to another (even if it would Knock Out the other Pokémon). This power can't be used if Gengar is affected by a Special Condition.
Switch Gengar with 1 of your Benched Pokémon, if any.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2002, the Expedition Base Set marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, being the first set to introduce the E-Card reader functionality. This technology allowed players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance for mini-games or electronic Pokédex data. Gengar, card number 13/165, features the iconic Ghost-type Pokémon in a haunting, illustrative style that departs from the earlier, more minimalist Ken Sugimori aesthetic, favoring a darker, more detailed composition typical of the Expedition era's experimental art direction.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists in the TCG's history. Arita’s approach to this Gengar was intended to emphasize its elusive and mischievous nature, utilizing atmospheric shading that fits the psychic type's thematic identity. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its 'Dark Mind' Poké-Power and competitive viability, quickly becoming a centerpiece for collectors looking to define their collections with the distinct E-Reader card layout.
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