Inkay

マーイーカ · Sepiatop

It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent’s will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.

Type: DarkPsychic
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Revolving Pokémon
Japanese: マーイーカ
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 3.5 kg
Color: Blue
Shape: Tentacles

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Inkay.

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Inkay

Stage 1

Base form

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Malamar

Stage 2

From Inkay

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 053

/255
Attack 054

/255
Defense 053

/255
Sp. Atk 037

/255
Sp. Def 046

/255
Speed 045

/255

§ III

Best Inkay cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 17 cards.

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§ IV

Inkay through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

4 cards
Black & White era → XY era
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02 AK

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
XY era
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03 KY

Kedamahadaitai Yawarakai

Kedamahadaitai Yawarakai is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2023, with artwork appearing across the Scarlet & Violet era. Recent appearances include Black Bolt, 151, and Paradox Rift, marked by vibrant palettes, playful impressionism, and balanced, dynamic layouts.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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04 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
XY era
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05 MK

miki kudo

Miki Kudo has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2016 to 2025, spanning series such as Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The work leans whimsical and playful, with balanced, simple staging and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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