Gengar (Sword & Shield #85) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Gengar from the Sword Shield set is a Rare Holo card numbered 85. It features 110 HP, the Life Shaker ability, and the Hypnoblast attack. Collectors will appreciate its vibrant design and solid stats.

Quick Facts

• HP: 110
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Haunter)
• Ability: Life Shaker — Allows moving damage counters between your Psychic Pokémon during your turn.
• Attack: Hypnoblast — Deals 90 damage and puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep.
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.”
• Illustrator: Eri Yamaki
• Set: Sword Shield (swsh1)
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Sword & Shield set printing of Gengar, card number 85. It is a Rare Holo card with a Psychic typing and notable for its Life Shaker ability and Hypnoblast attack. The card’s artwork and holofoil treatment make it a visually appealing collectible.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh1,” card number 85, and the regulation mark D. The card’s Psychic type, Stage 2 subtype, and unique ability also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Life Shaker ability offers strategic flexibility by redistributing damage counters among your Psychic Pokémon, while Hypnoblast can disrupt opponents by inducing Sleep status.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface to preserve the holo finish and artwork by Eri Yamaki.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Introduced this Gengar card with a rare holo finish, featuring Psychic-type abilities and a unique damage-moving mechanic. The set’s focus on dynamic gameplay is reflected in this card’s versatile ability and impactful attack.