Gastly – Sword & Shield (#83)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gastly (#83) is a Common card from Sword & Shield - Sword & Shield released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Taira Akitsu and the Fade Out attack (20 damage), Put this Pokémon and all attached cards into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.13, Cardmarket average sale is €0.14, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.13
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.20
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Card Number
- 83
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Taira Akitsu
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Haunter
Attacks & Strategy
-
Fade Out
[Psychic]
— 20
Put this Pokémon and all attached cards into your hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gastly from Sword & Shield (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Taira Akitsu.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Gastly 83 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Gastly's Fade Out deals 20 damage for Psychic energy. Special effect: Put this Pokémon and all attached cards into your hand.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Gastly Cards
Looking for other Gastly cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword & Shield #83 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Common | $0.13 |
�📦 Sword & Shield Set Context
This Gastly is part of the Sword & Shield expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Taira Akitsu, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Gastly card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Sword & Shield are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Taira Akitsu resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gastly 83 was released in 2020 in the Sword & Shield expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Taira Akitsu. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Sword & Shield represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Gastly have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Gastly card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gastly works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.