Darkrai

Darkrai

Selected Masterpiece • 3/100
Market Price $28.16
Majestic Dawn Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Darkrai card captures a moment shrouded in twilight, where the Pokémon emerges from the shadows with an ethereal presence. Its dark, flowing form contrasts beautifully against a backdrop of shimmering stars, evoking a sense of mystery and calm. Darkrai seems to embody the essence of dreams, hinting at its ability to lull others into a peaceful slumber. This scene invites the viewer to ponder the enchanting world of dreams and the quiet power that Darkrai wields.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Darkness
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/05/2008

Dark Slumber

10

At the end of your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Dark Resolve

40

If the Defending Pokémon is Asleep, remove 4 damage counters from Darkrai.

Weakness
+20
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost