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Inkay
Kalos Starter Set 18/39
- Set
- Kalos Starter Set
- Number
- 18/39
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $0.47
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
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Where it came from
The Inkay card, numbered 18/39, was released as part of the Kalos Starter Set in 2014. This set served as an introductory expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to welcome players to the then-new sixth generation of Pokémon, which were introduced in the X and Y video games. Its release coincided with the international launch of the Kalos region, aiming to establish the new Psychic and Darkness type interactions that were central to the updated gameplay mechanics of the era.
The illustration for this card, rendered by illustrator sui, captures the unique, cephalopod-like aesthetic of the Inkay species. The design emphasizes its bioluminescent features and peculiar orientation, which were key characteristics introduced during the X and Y design cycle. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a functional utility piece for newer players looking to build decks centered around the Darkness type, fitting into the modest, accessible nature of the starter deck format.
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