Sabrina's Gengar

Sabrina's Gengar is the signature Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon of Sabrina, the Psychic-type Gym Leader from the Kanto region in the Pokémon anime, manga, and games. As a powerful Haunter evolved into Gengar, it represents her mastery over psychic and ghostly powers, featured prominently in Gym battles and episodes where she uses hypnosis and telekinesis.

First released in the Pokémon Gym Challenge set in Japan as VSTAR Universe Leaders' League in October 2000, with English 1st Edition in October 2000 and Unlimited Edition shortly after.

• Card #29/132 in 1st Edition Gym Challenge, often misidentified as 14/132 which is from Gym Heroes set
• 90 HP Psychic Stage 2 Pokémon with attacks like Curse and Sleeplessness reflecting Sabrina's theme
• Part of the Gym Heroes & Leaders expansion focusing on Gym Leader Pokémon

Condition. Check centering (especially top/bottom on holo pattern), sharp corners/edges prone to dings, clean holo scratches on Gengar ghost body, print lines on borders, no whitening on edges; common flaws include off-centering and surface scratches from play.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves, store in cool dry place away from sunlight to prevent holo fading, avoid stacking under heavy weight; for graded cards maintain slabs intact.

Authenticity. Verify black 1st Edition stamp position near bottom right (fakes often misaligned or blurry), correct font/spacing on text, holo pattern matches original (ghostly aura crisp), weigh card (counterfeits lighter/heavier), check under UV for proper fluorescence; graded/graded grading recommended.