Question 1

What is the current market value of Inkay #45?

Accepted Answer

Inkay from Ancient Origins is currently trading around $0.22. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.4% higher. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.22. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.19 and a peak around $0.25 (27% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Inkay #45 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent direction is upward at 3.4%; current pricing is 16% above the 90-day floor. With a 27% 90-day spread ($0.19-$0.25), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.22). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Inkay #45 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Inkay appears in Ancient Origins, released in 2015. The printed flavor text states: "It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Darkness. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Ink Spit". Weakness: Fighting. Resistance: Psychic. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Inkay cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Inkay checklist helps contextualize this specific Inkay print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.06 to $2.16 (3500% spread). The current card sits -50% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.44. Notable alternatives include Inkay #33 (Shrouded Fable) at $0.06, Inkay #77 (Lost Origin) at $0.13, Inkay #121 (Lost Origin) at $0.08, and Inkay #69 (Chilling Reign) at $0.07.

Question 5

What set is Inkay #45 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Origins entered circulation in 2015. It belongs to the XY series. Set size is 100 cards, which categorizes Ancient Origins as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 11 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the Ancient Origins checklist, Inkay occupies position #45 as a Common card.

Inkay #45

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