01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Haunter)

HP 100

TypePsychic

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorKouki Saitou

WeaknessDarkness ×2

Retreat●

SetLegend Maker

Released2006

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	~$60 raw for the base card; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$230 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Final evolution of the Gastly line — home to the prized Fossil holo and a long run of EX/GX/V and Gengar VMAX chase prints.
Required for any complete Gengar master set across eras.
Collectors of the Legend Maker set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 2 Gengar with 100 HP; top attack around 60 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Shadow Curse

If Gengar would be Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, you may put 3 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.

Cursed Reaction Cost: Psychic

Put 2 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like. If Gengar has any React Energy cards attached to it, put 4 damage counters instead.

Super Psy Bolt Cost: Psychic + Psychic + Colorless · 60 damage

Weakness: Darkness ×2
Resistance: Fighting -30
Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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