Question 1

What is the current market value of Gastly #50?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Gastly (Base) sits near $0.85. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 2.6%. It is currently 2.7% below the 30-day average of $0.87. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.61 to $0.99 (45% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Gastly #50 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly movement is positive (2.6%), and value remains materially above its recent low (39%). Observed 90-day bounds of $0.61 and $0.99 create a 45% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.87), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +18256% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $34.36, while PSA 10 is $156.03.

Question 3

What is Gastly #50 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 1999, Base introduced this print of Gastly. The printed flavor text states: "Almost invisible, this gaseous Pokémon cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Psychic. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Sleeping Gas" and "Destiny Bond". Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Gastly cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Gastly checklist helps contextualize this specific Gastly print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.08 to $112.11 (140038% spread). The current card sits -95% versus the sampled alternative average of $18.78. Notable alternatives include Gastly #48 (Perfect Order) at $0.08, Gastly #123 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.13, Gastly #54 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.10, and Gastly #102 (Temporal Forces) at $0.08.

Question 5

What set is Gastly #50 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base entered circulation in 1999. Base is grouped under the Base era. With 102 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base checklist, Gastly occupies position #50 as a Common card.

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