Inkay

Inkay is a Dark/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.

Transmitters above Inkay's eyes have the ability to drain the will to fight from other Pokémon. It uses this skill to run and hide when attacked by stronger enemies.

Pokédex data

National № 0686
Type Dark Psychic
Species Revolving Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Contrary
2. Suction Cups
Infiltrator (hidden ability)
Local № 0010 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0026 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0290 (Sword/Shield)
0108 (The Isle of Armor)
0080 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 58
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1, Water 2
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 53
216 310
Attack 54
101 227
Defense 53
99 225
Sp. Atk 37
71 190
Sp. Def 46
87 210
Speed 45
85 207
Total 288 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Inkay.

Evolution chart

Inkay#0686
Inkay
Dark · Psychic
(Level 30, holding console upside down)

Inkay changes

Pokédex entries

X
Omega Ruby
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent’s will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.
Ultra Sun It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.
Ultra Moon When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.
Sword It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.
Shield By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.

Moves learned by Inkay

Moves learnt by level up

Inkay learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
3HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
6WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
9PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
12PluckFlyingPhysical 60 100
15PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
18SwaggerNormalStatus 85
21SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
24Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
27Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
31SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
33Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
36Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus
39SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Inkay learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Inkay gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Destiny BondGhostStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Inkay is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Inkay learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
3HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
6WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
9PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
12PluckFlyingPhysical 60 100
15PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
18SwaggerNormalStatus 85
21SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
24Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
27Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
31SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
33Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
36Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus
39SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Inkay learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Inkay gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AcupressureNormalStatus
Destiny BondGhostStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Inkay can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial 80 100
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TM

Inkay is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Inkay is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Inkay sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Inkay sprite from X & Y Inkay sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Inkay sprite from Sword & Shield Inkay sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Inkay Shiny sprite from X & Y Inkay Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Inkay

X
Y
Route 8, Azure Bay
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Route 1, Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Gauntlet
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Route 7, 9, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon, Training Lowlands
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Inkay
Japanese マーイーカ (Maaiika)
German Iscalar
French Sepiatop
Italian Inkay
Spanish Inkay
Korean 오케이징 (okeijing)
Chinese (Simplified) 好啦鱿
Chinese (Traditional) 好啦魷

 

English Revolving Pokémon
Japanese かいてんポケモン
German Rotations-Pokémon
French Pokémon Rotation
Italian Pokémon Volteggio
Spanish Pokémon Rotación
Korean 회전포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 回转宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 回轉寶可夢

Name origin

ink
dark fluid ejected by squid
okay
agreement, acceptance