Haunter – BREAKthrough (#59)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Haunter (#59) is an Uncommon card from XY - BREAKthrough released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Poison Ring attack, Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. That Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.38, Cardmarket average sale is €0.18, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.38
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.17
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Card Number
- 59
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Gengar
Abilities
-
Gothic Fear
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may leave both Active Pokémon Confused.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Poison Ring
[Psychic, Colorless]
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. That Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Haunter from BREAKthrough (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Haunter 59 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Haunter's Poison Ring for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. That Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's ne...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKthrough #59 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $0.38 |
�📦 BREAKthrough Set Context
This Haunter is part of the BREAKthrough expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, 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 Haunter 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
- Uncommon cards from BREAKthrough are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada 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.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Haunter 59 was released in 2015 in the BREAKthrough expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKthrough is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Haunter 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 Haunter 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: Haunter works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.