Gengar (SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH052) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gengar from the SWSH Black Star Promos is a Promo rarity card with 110 HP. It features the Life Shaker ability and the Hypnoblast attack, capturing Gengar’s mischievous spirit in a compact, collectible form.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Haunter)
• Ability: Life Shaker — allows moving 1 damage counter between your Psychic Pokémon as often as you like 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.”
• Image URL: /images/swshp/swshp-SWSH052.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is a promo card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set, identified by the number SWSH052. It is a Psychic-type Stage 2 card with a unique ability and a powerful attack that can disrupt opponents by inducing Sleep status.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code “swshp,” number “SWSH052,” and promo rarity. The illustrator credit goes to Shibuzoh., whose artwork distinctly portrays Gengar’s ghostly character.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to redistribute damage counters among Psychic Pokémon and the Sleep-inducing attack make it tactically interesting in casual or themed play.

Care & Storage Tips

As a promo card with unique artwork, store this Gengar in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set includes special promotional cards like this Gengar, often featuring unique abilities and attacks not found in regular expansions. The promo status and distinctive artwork make it a notable collectible within the Sword & Shield era.

This Gengar promo card stands out for collectors and players interested in Psychic-type strategies and visually compelling promo cards.