Gengar 17/99
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 17/99
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- 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 Points120 HP
- Weakness
Darkness +30 - Resistance
Colorless -20
Attacks
- Sharpshooting


Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Poison Jab60



The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Gengar grinning mischievously as it steps across rooftops under a stormy, moonlit sky, its red eyes glowing ominously amid swirling shadows and flickering city lights below.
Playability Overview
This Gengar card offers strategic benched damage and poisoning potential, but its moderate HP and energy requirements may limit its effectiveness in fast-paced or high-damage decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Shadowy HauntsPosition this Gengar card as the focal point on a spooky-themed page. Its eerie vibe fits perfectly with ghostly Pokémon like Mismagius and Drifloon. Surround it with cards that have dark backgrounds to enhance the haunting atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ghost Realm / Creepy / Dark Purple / Spooky Squad / Night Terrors






