Darkrai 3 / 106 Pokemon Card from Great Encounters Set
Darkrai is a Basic Pokémon of the Darkness type with 70 HP. It was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and is card number 3 in the Great Encounters set from the…
- Set: Great Encounters
- Number: 3/106
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Darkrai Pokémon Card
Darkrai is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Great Encounters set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 3/106 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
The card includes the flavor text: “It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.”.
Darkrai Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Darkrai
Card number: 3/106
Set: Great Encounters
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Darkness
HP: 70
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: February 1, 2008
National Pokédex number: 491
Why Collect the Darkrai Pokémon Card?
Darkrai is a solid addition to the Great Encounters set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Darkrai Pokémon Card
Darkrai was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Darkrai Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Darkrai is about $43.31. Recent listings range from roughly $52.70 (low) to $75.00 (high), with a mid-point near $72.60. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Great Encounters set has a median card value near $5.10 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Great Encounters set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Darkrai Pokémon Card
Whether Darkrai is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 366 copies of this card, of which 100 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 27.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Darkrai Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Darkrai are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 366 copies to date.
Other Printings of Darkrai
Darkrai appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include BW Black Star Promos BW73 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Darkrai Pokémon Card
The Darkrai pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Great Encounters set. Its current aggregated market price is about $43.31; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Darkrai card from?
Darkrai is from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 3/106 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Darkrai card?
Darkrai is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Darkrai 3/106 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $43.31, within a recent range of roughly $52.70 to $75.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Darkrai card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 366 copies so far, with about 27.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Darkrai?
PSA has graded 366 copies, of which 100 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 27.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Darkrai card?
Rare Holo cards like Darkrai are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Great Encounters set released?
The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
Are there other printings of Darkrai?
Yes. Darkrai appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.