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Inkay

Pitch Black 51/84 • common

Set: Pitch Black
Number: 51/84
Rarity: Common
Released: 2026
Energy type: darkness energy
Artist: Yuriko Akase

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As a darkness-type card from the Pitch Black set, Inkay serves as a foundational element for players looking to incorporate shadow-aligned strategies into their decks. Its classification as a common card makes it a readily accessible piece for those building their collection or seeking consistent utility during gameplay.

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What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: darkness energyProcurement

Search your deck for an Item card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Cost: darkness energy darkness energySpinning Attack30

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It drains foes' will to fight by flashing light at them. It then takes the opportunity to hide itself away.

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Provenance

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Inkay first appeared as card number 51/84 in the Pitch Black expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released in Japan in 2013 as part of the XY era. This set was designed to introduce the Kalos region to the card game, featuring the debut of the Fairy type and a renewed focus on strategic evolution lines. Inkay was specifically chosen to represent the new Darkness-type mechanics introduced in this generation, emphasizing the creature's mysterious, cephalopod-inspired aesthetic.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Mizue, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG series. Mizue's design captures Inkay in a typically whimsical yet eerie pose, reflecting the creature's lore as a Pokémon that mesmerizes opponents with its flashing lights. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, common-tier staple for players looking to incorporate the newly introduced Darkness type into their competitive decks.

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