Gastly 50/102 Shadowless Base Set Common Pokemon Card
Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) / Nintendo · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Card Games > Pokemon
Era / Decade
Early 1999 (Shadowless Printing)
Material
Standard 1999 cardstock with gloss finish; vintage paper product
Condition
Poor/Damaged. The card is heavily defaced with various colors of ink/marker (pink, blue, and red) on the art window, which is considered permanent damage in the hobby.
Demand Level
Moderate. Shadowless cards always have a niche buyer base, but the ink damage makes this a 'filler' card for a budget collection rather than a premium investment.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$0.50 - $2.00 Low / $3.00 - $5.00 Mid (to the right buyer) / $10.00+ High (if clean, which this is not)
Estimated Retail Value
$0.05 - $0.10 (Original MSRP for single packs was $3.30 in 1999)
Comparable Sales
Clean Shadowless Gastly cards raw sell for $5-$12; heavily damaged/inked versions typically sell for under $2 or as part of a bulk vintage 'junk' lot.
Description
Authentic vintage Gastly card from the highly sought-after 'Shadowless' print run of the original Base Set. This variant is identifiable by the lack of a drop shadow on the right side of the character window and the '95, 96, 98, 99' copyright date at the bottom. Features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi. Note: Card has significant ink markings on the illustration.
Key Features
Shadowless variant from 1999; highly collectible 'Wizards of the Coast' era; 99 copyright date; vintage nostalgia appeal for specific set completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font spacing, correct energy symbol centering, 1999 copyright date (unique to Shadowless/1st Ed), and proper color saturation for the era. High confidence in authenticity; however, condition is the primary issue.
Flaws to Note
Significant permanent marker/ink graffiti on the main artwork window; horizontal scratches visible on the surface; likely edge wear under the sleeve; damaged status significantly reduces professional grade potential $("Damaged" or "PSA 1" prospect).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for damaged vintage cards where collectors look for specific versions (Shadowless). Local Facebook TCG groups or TCGPlayer (listed as 'Damaged') are secondary options.
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to clean the ink with chemicals (alcohol or acetone) as it will strip the card's original gloss and ink, making it worse. List it specifically with 'SHADOWLESS' in the title. Photograph the back of the card outside the sleeve to show total condition. Price it low to move or bundle with other vintage commons.