Inkay (XY 75) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Inkay is a Common Pokémon card from the XY set, numbered 75. It has 50 HP and features the attack Puncture. A straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY set, identified by set code XY1 and card number 75. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or special regulation marks are associated with this card. The illustrator credit goes to 5ban Graphics, a notable contributor to the XY series artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Attacks:
– “Tackle” — 10 damage for one Colorless energy.
– “Puncture” — 20 damage and is unaffected by Resistance; costs one Darkness and one Colorless energy.

These straightforward attacks make it a simple but thematic choice for Darkness-type decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card, Inkay (XY 75) should be stored in protective sleeves to maintain its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the card’s vibrant illustration by 5ban Graphics.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY: Inkay debuts as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with modest HP and simple attacks, fitting well into early XY set strategies. The card’s artwork and flavor text emphasize its unique dazing ability, adding flavor to the set’s diverse roster.