Collector’s Guide: Gengar (Fossil #5)

Quick Facts

This Gengar card is a Stage 2 Psychic-type Pokémon evolving from Haunter, featured in the Fossil set. It has 80 HP and is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. The card is classified as a Rare Holo and includes the Pokémon Power “Curse,” which allows strategic movement of damage counters between your opponent’s Pokémon, and the attack “Dark Mind,” dealing 30 damage plus an additional 10 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

• HP: 80
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2
• Abilities: Curse (Pokémon Power)
• Attack: Dark Mind (30 damage)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Weakness: None listed
• Flavor Text: “Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.”

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 5
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It can be identified by its set code “base3” and card number “5” within the Fossil set. The card features the classic holographic foil treatment typical of Rare Holo cards from this era.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the value and condition of this holographic card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the holofoil area. Use top loaders or binders with rigid sleeves for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil: This set introduced Gengar as a Stage 2 evolution with a unique Pokémon Power “Curse” that adds tactical depth by redistributing damage counters on the opponent’s Pokémon. Its “Dark Mind” attack targets both active and benched Pokémon, making it versatile in gameplay. The card’s artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi captures Gengar’s mischievous nature under a full moon.

Legality: unknown
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