Darkrai

ダークライ · Darkrai

On a moonless night, a strange incident occurred in which every one of a village's inhabitants suffered nightmares. The villagers attested that Darkrai appeared before them in these nightmares.

Type: Dark

Category: Pitch-Black Pokémon
Japanese: ダークライ
Height: 1.5 m
Weight: 50.5 kg
Color: Black
Shape: Humanoid

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Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 070

/255
Attack 090

/255
Defense 090

/255
Sp. Atk 135

/255
Sp. Def 090

/255
Speed 125

/255

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Darkrai 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.

7 cards
Platinum era → Scarlet & Violet era
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02 S

Shizurow

Shizurow has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2006 to 2021, spanning sets such as DP Black Star Promos, Next Destinies, and Dark Explorers. The work leans into action-forward, focused compositions with vibrant, contrasting color and an energetic, intense mood.

4 cards
EX era → Black & White era
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03 P

PLANETA

PLANETA is credited on Pokémon TCG art from 2013 to 2017, spanning the XY and Sun & Moon eras. Work appears in sets including Furious Fists, Flashfire, and Burning Shadows, with a digital, action-forward approach marked by vibrant contrast and focused staging.

2 cards
Sun & Moon era
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04 RU

Ryo Ueda

Ryo Ueda has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2023, spanning more than 400 illustrations. Work appears across EX, XY, and Sword & Shield, with a digital, action-forward approach that favors focused framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.

2 cards
Diamond & Pearl era → XY era
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05 BT

Bun Toujo

Bun Toujo is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2023, with artwork appearing through 2025. Recent contributions span Scarlet & Violet-era releases including White Flare and Paradox Rift, marked by dynamic, cartoon-leaning illustration and high-contrast color.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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