Gengar (BREAKthrough 60) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gengar from the BREAKthrough set is a Rare Holo card numbered 60 with 130 HP. Its standout attack, Sinister Fog, adds a strategic edge to gameplay. The vivid artwork captures Gengar’s mischievous essence, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Haunter)
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Attacks:
• Sinister Fog: Poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon and places 1 damage counter on each Benched Pokémon.
• Creep Show: Knocks out the opponent’s Active Pokémon if it has 3 or more damage counters.
• Flavor Text: “Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.”
• Illustrator: Saya Tsuruta
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the BREAKthrough set, card number 60, with a Rare Holo finish. It is a Stage 2 Psychic-type Gengar whose attacks emphasize poisoning and knocking out damaged opponents.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “xy8” and card number 60. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it has no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats based on available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and card condition, store this Gengar card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): This set introduced this Rare Holo Gengar with unique attacks that emphasize status effects and damage control, illustrated by Saya Tsuruta. The set’s focus on dynamic Psychic-type Pokémon is well represented by this card.