Darkrai

Darkrai

Selected Masterpiece • 87/147
Artist Hitoshi Ariga
Market Price $0.88
Burning Shadows Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

Hitoshi Ariga

Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Darkrai card depicts the Pokémon gliding through a shadowy landscape, its dark silhouette contrasting against a soft, luminous moon. With its flowing tendrils and piercing gaze, Darkrai embodies an enigmatic presence, evoking a sense of mystery and unease. The scene captures a moment where the boundary between dreams and nightmares blurs, reflecting its role as a harbinger of sleep. This portrayal invites viewers to ponder the depths of its power and the stories hidden within the night.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Card Type Darkness
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
05/08/2017

Hypnoblast

30

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

Dark Raid

80+

If your opponent has already used their GX attack, this attack does 80 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost