Darkrai Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #167

Character Intro

Darkrai from the Fusion Strike set is an uncommon Pokémon card numbered 167. It features 110 HP and the attack Dark Cutter. Straightforward and reliable, it pairs solid offense with decent survivability.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Dark Cutter (90 damage; costs Darkness + 2 Colorless)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Flavor Text: “It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.”
• Set Code: swsh8
• Regulation Mark: E
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This guide covers the single known printing of Darkrai from the Fusion Strike expansion, card number 167. It is classified as an Uncommon card and features artwork by Megumi Mizutani. No release date is available for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (swsh8), card number (167), and regulation mark (E). The card’s Darkness type and unique attack “Dark Cutter” also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect with sleeves and store away from direct sunlight, moisture, bending, and extreme temperatures. As an Uncommon, keeping it mint can still enhance collector appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Introduces Darkrai as a Basic Darkness-type with a solid 90-damage attack and flavor text highlighting its dream-inducing powers. It fits the set’s dynamic roster but lacks abilities or complex mechanics.