Gastly (Evolutions 47) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Gastly from the Evolutions set is a Common card numbered 47. It has 40 HP and features the attack Nightmare. This ghostly Pokémon offers a simple yet intriguing addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks:
• Little Grudge (Psychic): If Gastly is Knocked Out by damage during your opponent’s next turn, discard an Energy from the Attacking Pokémon.
• Nightmare (Psychic + Colorless): Deals 20 damage and may put the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep on a coin flip.
• Flavor Text: A being that exists as a thin gas. It can topple an Indian elephant by enveloping the prey in two seconds.
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Card Number: 47/108 (Evolutions set)
• Image:

Key Printings

This Gastly card is from the XY series, specifically the Evolutions set (set code xy12). It is a Common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Gastly card. Identifiers include its set code (xy12), card number (47), and illustrator (Keiji Kinebuchi). The card’s Psychic type and Basic stage are also key identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Gastly card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and simple attacks make it more suitable for casual play or collectors rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it flat in a cool, dry environment to avoid warping or fading. Handling with clean hands or gloves will help maintain its surface quality.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revives classic Pokémon with updated mechanics and artwork. Gastly appears as a Basic Psychic-type with nostalgic flavor text and straightforward attacks, fitting the set’s theme of bridging old and new generations.