Card 284Ascended Heroes #284 Pokémon Card

Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon, is a dual-type Ghost/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is the final evolution of Gastly, evolving from Haunter when traded. Known for its mischievous and sometimes malevolent nature, Gengar lurks in shadows, delighting in scaring people and stealing their life force. Its Pokédex entries often describe it as a playful yet dangerous entity, sometimes even said to be the shadow of a human that has passed on. In the games, Gengar is a formidable special attacker with high speed, making it a popular choice for competitive play. Its Ghost/Poison typing gives it resistances to Grass, Fairy, Bug, and Poison, and immunity to Normal and Fighting, but it is weak to Ground, Ghost, Psychic, and Dark. Gengar has appeared prominently in the anime, often as a trickster or a powerful opponent, and its iconic design has cemented its place as one of the most recognizable Pokémon from the Kanto region. Its Mega Evolution, Mega Gengar, further amplifies its ghostly presence, becoming even more ethereal and powerful, often depicted as a swirling vortex of shadows.