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Inkay
- Number
- 18
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Energy
- Darkness
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Inkay - Kalos Starter Set
Inkay is a Pokémon card from the Kalos Starter Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2014, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It sits at card number 18 in the Kalos Starter Set checklist, classified as a Darkness-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is without a rarity tier assigned. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.55, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Inkay has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#18 in Kalos Starter Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Inkay
Inkay FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Inkay from Kalos Starter Set worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.55. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Inkay?
This printing is without a rarity tier assigned. Inkay has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Inkay?
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. See 5ban Graphics's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Inkay released?
The Kalos Starter Set set released in 2014. This specific card (#18 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Inkay?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Kalos Starter Set set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.