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Gengar LV.X
Arceus 97/99 • holo-rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- 97/99
- Rarity
- Rare Holo LV.X
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $429.16
- Artist
- Shizurow
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon LV.X. Remove the Level-Up card from that Pokémon and have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck. The power can't be used if Gengar is affected by a Special Condition.
This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon that already has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Put this card onto your Active Gengar. Gengar LV.X can use any attack, Poké-Power, or Poké-Body from its previous level.
Where you can play it
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- ExpandedNot legal
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Where it came from
Released in the 2009 Arceus expansion, the Gengar LV.X was part of the final set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Platinum Series. This era of the game prominently featured the Level-Up mechanic, which allowed players to place LV.X cards atop their existing Pokémon to gain enhanced abilities and HP. The Gengar card was designed as a strategic centerpiece for psychic decks, notable for its 'Level-Down' attack which forced opponents to de-level their own active LV.X cards.
The artwork for this card was provided by Shizurow, who employed a stylized, high-contrast aesthetic that emphasizes Gengar's mischievous and spectral nature. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was well-regarded for its disruption capabilities, specifically its ability to neutralize high-tier opposing threats. Its inclusion in the Arceus set served to celebrate the legacy of Generation IV Pokémon before the transition to the HeartGold and SoulSilver era.
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