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Haunter
Arceus 42/99 • uncommon
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- 42/99
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $2.96
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Haunter card from the Arceus expansion was released in 2009 as part of the Diamond & Pearl series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for centering its narrative and mechanics around the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, introducing a wide array of cards featuring the titular character across multiple types to reflect its ability to change form. The set served as a closing chapter to the Diamond & Pearl era, focusing on the lore of the Sinnoh region and providing players with new tactical options through the inclusion of several powerful Pokémon.
This particular illustration of Haunter was rendered by artist Kent Kanetsuna, who has contributed numerous designs to the trading card game over many years. Kanetsuna’s aesthetic for this piece emphasizes the spectral and mischievous nature of the Ghost-type Pokémon, utilizing a dark, atmospheric backdrop to contrast with the creature's ethereal glow. Within the context of the game, the card is classified as an uncommon psychic-type, serving as a functional staple for players looking to incorporate Haunter's classic disruptive capabilities into their decks during the late 2000s competitive cycle.
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