Inkay 18/39
Set: Kalos Starter Set
Released: Nov 8, 2013
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About Inkay
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #686
- Card Number 18/39
- Illustrator5ban Graphics
- Release Date08/11/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Kalos Starter Set
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKalos
- Generation Generation 6
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Resistance
Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Darkness 
Fighting ×2 
Psychic -20 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Peck10
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Inkay hovering above a desert landscape, its tentacles hanging gently as towering rock formations rise under a bright blue sky dotted with clouds.
Playability Overview
Inkay's low HP and single weak attack make it a fragile card with limited utility in competitive play, primarily serving as a basic Pokémon for evolving rather than a strategic asset on its own.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersPlace this card on a page themed around desert landscapes. It works well as a focal point, surrounded by other Pokémon that thrive in arid environments, like Sandshrew or Trapinch. The rocky background complements earthy tones in nearby cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Calm / Earthy Brown / Sandstorm / Cactus Crew
