Darkrai-GX

Darkrai-GX was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Hidden Fates expansion, released in late 2019. This specific iteration, designated as SV70/94, belongs to the Shiny Vault subset, a collection of cards featuring alternate-colored or 'shiny' Pokémon that had become highly sought after by collectors for their aesthetic rarity. The card was designed to feature Darkrai in its distinctive blue-toned shiny form, utilizing a textured foil finish that distinguishes the Rare Shiny GX classification from standard GX cards.

The artwork for this card was provided by 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio known for producing the 3D-rendered, high-gloss imagery common to modern GX and V-series Pokémon cards. The design team sought to emphasize the mythical, shadowy nature of the Pokémon, placing it against a dark, ethereal backdrop consistent with its darkness type. Upon release, the card was well-received by the competitive community for its Restoration ability and the powerful Dead End GX attack, while its inclusion in the limited-print Shiny Vault solidified its status as a foundational piece for collectors of the Sun & Moon era.