Question 1

What is the current market value of Inkay #18?

Accepted Answer

For Inkay in Kalos Starter Set, the current reference price is $0.36. Compared with last week, pricing is 14.9% lower. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.47, this card is now 24.2% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.36 and a peak around $0.75 (108% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Inkay #18 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 14.9% over 7 days, with the card now 52% below its 90-day high. With a 108% 90-day spread ($0.36-$0.75), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 24.2% below its 30-day reference ($0.47). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Inkay #18 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Inkay is a Kalos Starter Set card from the 2013 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Darkness. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Peck". Weakness: Fighting. Resistance: Psychic. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Inkay cards available?

Accepted Answer

Inkay sits within a broader pool of Inkay variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.04 to $0.13 (225% spread). The current card sits +291% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.09. Notable alternatives include Inkay #51 (Pitch Black), Inkay #33 (Shrouded Fable) at $0.05, Inkay #77 (Lost Origin) at $0.13, and Inkay #121 (Lost Origin) at $0.11.

Question 5

What set is Inkay #18 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Kalos Starter Set entered circulation in 2013. It belongs to the XY series. The checklist contains 39 cards, placing it in a compact expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Inkay is card number 18 with a Promo designation.

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