Curatorial Commentary
The Inkay card depicts this small, squid-like Pokémon suspended in a serene moment, surrounded by a soft glow. Its large, expressive eyes seem to invite curiosity, while the gentle luminescence hints at its hypnotic abilities. The scene conveys a sense of calm, as if Inkay is in the midst of a quiet underwater world, ready to engage with its surroundings. This snapshot captures the essence of Inkay's character, blending playfulness with an air of mystery.
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Catalogue plate
№ SV17/94
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulWhimsical
MoodCalmLighthearted
CompositionBalancedSimple
PalettePastelSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Hypnosis
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Inkay
The Inkay canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.