Black Inky Rider
The Black Inky Rider is a piece of clothing in the Splatoon series.
In Splatoon, it is a 3-star item produced by Rockenberg and comes with the primary ability Bomb Range Up.
It can be purchased from Jelly Fresh for 
10,100.
In Splatoon 2, it is a 3-star item produced by Rockenberg and comes with the primary ability Sub Power Up.
It can be purchased from Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe for 
12,100 or from SplatNet Gear Shop for 18,150.
Appearance
The Black Inky Rider is a black leather jacket. It has a wide, pointed collar with two shiny metal buttons and an off-center zipper. Around the wearer's waist is a thick belt of the same material as the jacket, with a buckle in the shape of a stylized squid. The collar of a red shirt can be seen peeking out from under the jacket. The back of the sleeves have zippers that are partly zipped up.
Splatoon
Abilities
The Black Inky Rider comes with Bomb Range Up as the primary ability. As a 3-star item, the Black Inky Rider comes with three additional slots for secondary abilities. Since it is made by the Rockenberg brand, it has a higher chance of rolling Run Speed Up and a lower chance of rolling Swim Speed Up to fill its secondary ability slots.
Splatoon 2
| Category |  |
| Brand |  Rockenberg
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| Ability |  Sub Power Up
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| Cost | 12,100
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| SplatNet 2 | 18,150
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| Rarity | 
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Abilities
The Black Inky Rider comes with Sub Power Up as the primary ability when purchased from shop or ordered from Murch. When purchased from SplatNet 2, it can have any other primary ability normally available to Clothing (with the exception of Ability Doubler). As a 3-star item, the Black Inky Rider comes with three additional slots for secondary abilities. Since it is made by the Rockenberg brand, it has a higher chance of rolling Run Speed Up and a lower chance of rolling Swim Speed Up to fill its secondary ability slots.
Splatoon 3
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The Black Inky Rider appeared in a Twitter post showcasing various shooter-class weapons on 2 May 2022. The rarity, cost, ability and other information regarding the gear item is currently unknown.
Gallery
A female Inkling wearing the Black Inky Rider
Another female Inkling wearing the Black Inky Rider
Another female Inkling wearing the Black Inky Rider
Back view
Another female Inkling wearing the Black Inky Rider, hugging a Heavy Splatling
The back of the Black Inky Rider has the Rockenberg logo on it
Official art of an Inkling wearing the Black Inky Rider, holding a Blaster
Another with a Gold Dynamo Roller
An Octoling (far right) wearing the Black Inky Rider in a promo for Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion
Front view
Back view
The Octoling wielding the N-ZAP '85 wears the Black Inky Rider
Trivia
- The Black Inky Rider is the most expensive piece of gear with Sub Power Up in Splatoon 2.
- Rider of the Splatoon manga wears the Black Inky Rider, hence his name.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
イカライダーBLACK Ika Raidā Burakku |
Squid Rider Black, likely referencing Kamen Rider Black. |
 Dutch |
Zwart bikerjack | Black biker jacket |
 French (NOA) |
Manteau cuir noir | Black leather coat |
 French (NOE) |
Blouson en cuir noir | Black leather jacket |
 German |
Schwarze Bikerjacke | Black biker jacket |
 Italian |
Chiodo nero | Black leather jacket |
 Russian |
Черная косуха Chyornaya kosuha |
Black leather jacket |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Chaqueta roquera negra | Black rock jacket |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Chupa motera negra | Black biker jacket |
Translation notes
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