Darkrai

Darkrai

Selected Masterpiece • 3/106
Market Price $20.71
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Darkrai card from the Great Encounters set captures a moment of eerie tranquility, showcasing the Pokémon surrounded by a starry, dark backdrop. Its haunting presence is underscored by the flowing shadows that seem to swirl around it, creating an atmosphere of mystery and allure. Darkrai, with its unique features and striking colors, appears as a guardian of dreams, embodying both beauty and a hint of danger. This scene invites viewers to ponder the duality of night, where dreams and nightmares coexist.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Darkness
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Reach Over

Search your deck for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Darkness Pursuit

50

If the Defending Pokémon is Cresselia, this attack's base damage is 100.

Weakness
+20
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost