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Gengar
Arceus 16/99 • rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- 16/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $43.98
- Artist
- Midori Harada
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 of your opponent's Pokémon. This power can't be used if Gengar is affected by a Special Condition.
Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) You may switch Gengar with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Gengar card, numbered 16/99, was released in the Arceus expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2009. This set served as the final expansion for the Diamond & Pearl Series, designed to act as a bridge to the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. It focused heavily on the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, integrating various forms of the character alongside iconic ghost-types like Gengar to maintain thematic continuity within the Sinnoh region's lore.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Kent Kanetsuna. Kanetsuna’s aesthetic approach often emphasizes atmospheric lighting and textured backgrounds, aiming to capture Gengar’s mischievous and spectral nature within a dark, stylized environment. Upon release, the card was received as a standard rare inclusion, valued by players for its ability to fit into psychic-type deck archetypes that prioritized utility and disruption over pure power.
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