Inkay #6
📉 Dip AlertInkay #6 sits in the McDonald's Collection series and carries a live market value of $19.75, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Inkay #6 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Inkay at a glance
- From Macdonald's Collection 2014 (McDonald's Collection), released 2014.
- Unknown rarity.
- Live market value $19.75 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket values it at €2.14 (EUR).
- Recent averages: €3.10 (7d), €2.89 (30d).
Inkay price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Inkay #6.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.50
- Mid
- $19.74
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Inkay #6
Printed as #6 in Macdonald's Collection 2014, Inkay belongs to the McDonald's Collection series and dates to 2014. A Darkness-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $19.75, with listings from $4.50 to —.
“Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.”
Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2014 #6 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2014
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #6 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #686
- Released
- 2014/05/23
Inkay attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Inkay #6 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Inkay price analysis
What drives the current market value of Inkay #6.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $19.75.
$19.75 gives Inkay real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $19.75 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Inkay at a trend of €2.14, an average sold price of €3.22 and a near-mint floor of €0.35.
Inkay price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €3.10, 7.3% above the 30-day average of €2.89.
Single-day average: €0.75; Cardmarket trend price €2.14.
Across 3 recorded days the price spanned $19.75–$19.87. The most recent snapshot of $19.75 sits 0% up that range, 0.6% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.6%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Inkay?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $19.75 market translates to a net of about $16.83 (eBay), $16.93 (TCGplayer), $18.41 (Cardmarket), $17.30 (Whatnot) or $19.75 (direct). That $2.92 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Inkay?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Inkay #6 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $19.75 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $65.72 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-30.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Inkay within Macdonald's Collection 2014
Inkay ranks #4 of 12 tracked Macdonald's Collection 2014 cards by market value, against a set median of $14.95.
It sits in the top 75% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu (#5), valued at $43.41.
What makes Inkay valuable
- Inkay is a Darkness card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Inkay is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Modern-era (2014) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Inkay
- For Inkay, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Macdonald's Collection 2014 was released in 2014; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $19.75 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Inkay can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $19.75 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Inkay value questions
What is Inkay #6 worth?
Inkay trades near $19.75 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $4.50–—; Cardmarket shows €2.14.
Should I buy Inkay?
Short-term momentum is rising (+7.3%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Inkay rare?
Inkay is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2014 (McDonald's Collection series, 2014). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Inkay have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($19.75). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Inkay?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $19.75. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Inkay cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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