Gengar 16/99
Set: Arceus
Released: Nov 4, 2009
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About Gengar
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #94
- Card Number 16/99
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorMidori Harada
- Release Date04/11/2009
- SeriesPlatinum
- Expansion Arceus
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic - Health Points110 HP
- Weakness
Darkness +30
- Resistance
Colorless -20
Psychic 
Darkness +30 
Colorless -20 Abilities
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Poké-Power:
Curse
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.
Attacks
- Shadow Skip60
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.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Gengar grinning menacingly as it hovers low in a forest clearing, its red eyes glowing fiercely while the surrounding trees blur, emphasizing its swift, ghostly movement through the shadows.
Playability Overview
Gengar's ability to redistribute damage counters and switch with benched Pokémon offers strategic versatility, but its moderate HP and retreat cost limit its staying power in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Creepy Forest ShadowsThis Gengar looks like it’s lurking in a spooky, shadowy forest clearing. It’s great for the center of a Ghost or Dark-themed page, mixing well with other Pokémon that have a mysterious or eerie vibe. Keep it near cards with darker purples and greens for contrast.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Spooky / Purple / Shadow Realm / Haunting
