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 |
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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) 0159 (Legends: Z-A) 0108 (The Isle of Armor) 0080 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 53 | 216 | 310 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Inkay changes
- In Generations 6-7, Inkay has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
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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 Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
6 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
14 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
15 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
21 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
24 | Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
33 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
37 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
42 | Topsy-Turvy | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Close Combat | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Inkay does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Inkay is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
60 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
62 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
63 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
67 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
76 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
83 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
95 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Inkay learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
6 | Wrap | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 90 |
9 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
12 | Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
15 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
18 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
21 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
24 | Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
27 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
31 | Switcheroo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
36 | Topsy-Turvy | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 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. |
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Acupressure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Inkay is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Inkay sprites
Where to find Inkay
X Y |
Route 8, Azure Bay |
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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 Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Inkay questions
- I want to evolve Inkay on my Nintendo Switch Lite. but it doesn't evolve if I turn the device upside down?
- How exactly does Inkay evolve?
- Evolve Inkay into Malamar at Lvl 30 while holding 3ds upside down? Why upside down?
- If James's Inkay Evolves In The Anime, How Would That Be Possible?
- To evolve Inkay, how long do you have to hold the system upside down?
- To get Malamar, do you have to flip the 3ds during the level up, right after the level up, or any time after LVL 30?
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Other languages
English | Inkay |
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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 |
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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