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Darkrai Great Encounters 2008
Card · Great Encounters · 2008

Darkrai

$15.34 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Holo Darkness
Curatorial Commentary

The Darkrai card captures a moment shrouded in mystery, with the Pokémon enveloped in a dark, starry backdrop. Its shadowy figure, highlighted by a striking red collar, seems to float effortlessly, evoking a sense of calm yet eerie presence. The scene suggests that Darkrai is a guardian of dreams, quietly watching over the night, ready to influence the slumber of those nearby. This portrayal invites the viewer to ponder the balance between sleep and wakefulness in its enchanting world.

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Catalogue plate № 4/106
Identity
PokémonDarkrai
TypeDarkness
RarityRare Holo
StageBasic
Authorship
IllustratorRyo Ueda
Year2008
Plate №4/106
Composition
StyleDarkDynamicFantasyIllustrative
MoodDreamyMysteriousOminous
CompositionBalancedFocusedForeground
PaletteContrastingDark ColorsVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 80
Stage Basic
Weakness Fighting +20
Resistance Psychic -20
Retreat
Darkness Roar 10

You may have your opponent switch the Defending Pokémon with 1 or his or her Benched Pokémon.

Sleep Hole 40+

If the Defending Pokémon is Asleep, this attack does 40 damage plus 40 more damage. If the Defending Pokémon is not Asleep, that Pokémon is now Asleep.