Gengar-EX (Phantom Forces 34) Collectors Guide

Overview

Gengar-EX from the Phantom Forces set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 34. With a striking 170 HP, it’s a resilient Basic EX. Its signature attack, Dark Corridor, adds a shadowy, hit-and-run edge to its combat style.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks:
• Night Attack: Places 3 damage counters on one of your opponent’s Pokémon (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Dark Corridor: Deals 60 damage, poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon, and switches Gengar-EX with a Benched Pokémon (cost: 1 Psychic, 2 Colorless).
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, set code XY4, Phantom Forces expansion. It is card number 34 and classified as a Rare Holo EX. The card’s artwork is by Eske Yoshinob, known for vivid and atmospheric illustrations.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by set name, number, and illustrator. The card’s Psychic type, 170 HP, and unique attacks also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Note that as a Pokémon-EX, when Gengar-EX is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards, a critical factor in gameplay strategy. Night Attack offers precise spread damage, while Dark Corridor applies Poison and pivots Gengar-EX to the Bench—useful for preserving its 170 HP and leveraging favorable matchups. Keep the Retreat Cost of 2 in mind when planning switches.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and vibrant artwork by Eske Yoshinob, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (XY4): Introduced Gengar-EX as a powerful Psychic-type EX with status-inflicting attacks and solid HP, adding strategic depth to the Phantom Forces set lineup.