Darkrai, Darkness Ablaze 105/189, holo-rare

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Darkrai

Darkness Ablaze 105/189 • holo-rare

Set: Darkness Ablaze
Number: 105/189
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2020
Energy type: darkness energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $0.69
Artist: nagimiso

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Market

What it's worth

$0.69market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.56 – $0.71 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Darkrai is a fan-favorite Mythical Pokémon known for its ability to induce nightmares, making it a compelling addition to any collection focused on the darkness type. This specific holo-rare printing from the Darkness Ablaze set features the classic obsidian aesthetic that has defined the character since its debut in the fourth generation.

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Card face

What it does

120 HPBasic

AbilityDarkness Guard

If this Pokémon has any Darkness Energy attached, it takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyVortex of Darkness60+

This attack does 20 more damage for each Darkness Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the August 2020 expansion Darkness Ablaze, this Darkrai card serves as a thematic anchor within the Sword & Shield series. The set was designed to feature high-powered Pokémon and emphasize the darkness type, drawing inspiration from the core mechanics of the eighth generation of video games where Gigantamax and Dynamax transformations reshaped the competitive landscape.

The illustration was handled by a staff artist for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, utilizing the high-contrast, energetic art style typical of modern holo-rare cards. By showcasing the Pitch-Black Pokémon in a dynamic, shadowy stance, the design aims to capture the eerie allure of Darkrai, which has been a fan-favorite legendary since its debut in the Sinnoh region.

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About

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