Black Inky Rider
The Black Inky Rider is a clothing in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
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 a main ability. As a 3-star item, the Black Inky Rider has 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 a main ability when purchased from shop or ordered from Murch. When purchased from SplatNet 2, it can have any other ability normally available to Clothing. As a 3-star item, the Black Inky Rider has 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.
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. It 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.
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 |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Chaqueta roquera negra | Black rock jacket |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Chupa motera negra | Black biker jacket |
Translation notes
Clothing in Splatoon 2
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