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Haunter

Base 29/102 • uncommon

Set: Base
Number: 29/102
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 1999
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $2.21
Artist: Keiji Kinebuchi

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What it's worth

$2.21market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$1.75 – $5.46 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a psychic-type card from the original set, Haunter holds a foundational place in the history of the game. Its uncommon status makes it a notable discovery for those tracing the evolution of these early collections.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPStage 1

Cost: psychic energyHypnosis

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Cost: psychic energy psychic energyDream Eater50

You can't use this attack unless the Defending Pokémon is Asleep.

Resistancefighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Haunter card from the original Pokémon Trading Card Game Base Set was released in 1999 as part of the initial launch of the game in Western markets. Created by Media Factory in Japan and localized by Wizards of the Coast, the card belongs to the inaugural set that introduced millions of players to the franchise. It represents the early aesthetic of the series, drawing directly from the iconic character designs developed by Game Freak for the original Game Boy titles.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the foundational artists for the Pokémon TCG. Kinebuchi’s work is characterized by the use of distinct, digitally rendered backgrounds paired with the official character sprites, a design choice meant to emphasize the supernatural and ethereal nature of the Ghost-type Pokémon. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players as a staple for psychic-type decks, valued primarily for its tactical 'Dream Eater' move and its role in the early competitive meta.

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