Gastly (Fossil #33) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Gastly from the Fossil set is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features two attacks: Lick, which can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip, and Energy Conversion, allowing retrieval of up to two Energy cards from the discard pile at the cost of self-damage. This card has no abilities, a retreat cost of zero, and a Fighting-type resistance of -30. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as an Uncommon rarity.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 33
• Rarity: Uncommon
• HP: 50
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Stage: Basic
• Type: Psychic
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This Gastly printing has no known print variants or alternate art versions. It is identified by the set code base3 and card number 33. The card is part of the original Fossil expansion and features the classic Psychic-type color scheme and design elements.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this vintage Fossil Gastly 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 to prevent oils and dirt from degrading the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Gastly is part of the Fossil expansion, which introduced several classic Pokémon with unique attacks and nostalgic flavor text. The set is known for its thematic focus on resurrected prehistoric Pokémon and includes cards illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist in the Pokémon TCG community.