Haunter (Base Set #29) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Haunter from the Base Set is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon card with 60 HP. It evolves from Gastly and features two attacks: Hypnosis, which puts the Defending Pokémon to sleep, and Dream Eater, which deals 50 damage but can only be used if the Defending Pokémon is asleep. The card has a Fighting resistance of -30 and a retreat cost of 1. It is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi and classified as Uncommon rarity.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the original Base Set printing of Haunter, card number 29. It is part of the foundational Pokémon TCG series and does not have any known print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Base
• Card Number: 29
• Rarity: Uncommon
• HP: 60
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Gastly)
• Type: Psychic
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Legality: unknown

No regulation mark or release date is documented for this printing. There are no known alternate print variants.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this vintage card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to avoid warping or moisture damage.
– Handle with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils and dirt from degrading the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: The original set introducing Haunter as a Stage 1 Psychic Pokémon with sleep-inducing and damage-dealing attacks. This card is a staple for collectors interested in early Pokémon TCG history.