Question 1

What is the current market value of Inkay #SV17?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Inkay in Hidden Fates Shiny Vault at roughly $2.30. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +1.3%. It now sits 5.2% above its 30-day average of $2.19. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.58 to $2.32 (32% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Shiny.

Question 2

Is Inkay #SV17 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at +1.3%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. With a 32% 90-day spread ($1.58-$2.32), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($2.19), the card is trading 5.2% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1347% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $13.43, while PSA 10 is $33.28.

Question 3

What is Inkay #SV17 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Inkay is a Hidden Fates Shiny Vault card from the 2019 release window. 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." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Shiny. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Psychic. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Hypnosis". Psychic weakness applies to this print. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Inkay cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Inkay printings create a useful comparison set for Inkay. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.06-$0.13, a 117% band. Against the sample mean of $0.10, this card is +2279%. 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 #SV17 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Hidden Fates Shiny Vault is 2019. Hidden Fates Shiny Vault is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. With 94 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the Hidden Fates Shiny Vault checklist, Inkay occupies position #SV17 as a Rare Shiny card.

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