Gastly Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds (sm10-68)

Character Intro

Gastly from the Unbroken Bonds set is a common Pokémon card numbered 68. It has 60 HP and features the attack Smog. This card presents a straightforward option for collectors seeking a classic Ghost-type.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attack: Smog (Poison status effect on opponent’s Active Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: “It’s said that gas emanating from a graveyard was possessed by the grievances of the deceased and thus became a Pokémon.”
• Set Code: sm10
• Series: Sun & Moon

Key Printings

This Gastly card is from the Unbroken Bonds expansion, numbered 68. It is a common rarity card and features no evolutions from previous stages. The card’s Psychic typing and the Smog attack, which poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon, make it a straightforward but thematic representation of Gastly’s ghostly nature.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It can be identified by its set code “sm10,” card number 68, and the illustrator credit to MAHOU. The card does not have a regulation mark or special print variants.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• The Smog attack applies a Poison condition but does not deal direct damage.
• Its Psychic type and resistance to Fighting-type attacks (-20 damage) offer some strategic defensive value.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Gastly card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is a common card that may be handled frequently. Keeping it in a cool, dry place will help maintain its vibrant artwork by MAHOU.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set features a diverse range of Pokémon cards, including this basic Psychic-type Gastly. The set focuses on bonds between Pokémon and Trainers, with this card contributing a spooky, ghostly element to the collection. The card’s simple but effective design fits well within the thematic scope of Unbroken Bonds.