Gastly Collector’s Guide: Crimson Invasion (sm4-36)

Character Intro

Gastly sm4-36 is a Common Basic Psychic-type from the Crimson Invasion set with 50 HP and a single attack, Ominous Eyes. It’s a straightforward, thematic addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attack: Ominous Eyes (Put 1 damage counter on 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon; costs 1 Psychic Energy)
• Flavor Text: “Should a strange light be seen flickering in an abandoned building, Gastly is lurking there.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series’ Crimson Invasion set as card number 36 (Common). It is a Psychic-type with the single attack Ominous Eyes, which places 1 damage counter on an opponent’s Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via set code “sm4,” card number “36,” the Psychic type symbol, and the illustrator credit to Shibuzoh.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special print variants, standard protection—sleeves and top loaders—will preserve condition. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to protect the artwork and text.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): Features Gastly as a Basic Psychic-type with a simple, thematic attack that fits the set’s ghostly, mysterious motif—an easy pickup for Crimson Invasion-focused collections.