TL;DR. Inkay is a dark/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 288. Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Stat spread.
Total of 288. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Inkay in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Inkay reaches 927 CP at level 40 and 1,061 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Inkay first appeared on September 3, 2022, during Inkay Limited Research.
- Inkay
- Dynamax
- Malamar by encounter; Mega Malamar
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 19 to May 28, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 19 to May 28, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 17 to Mar 4, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 10 to Jun 19, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Inkay.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Inkay, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Inkay?
Inkay is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Inkay weak to?
Inkay takes 4× damage from Bug. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fairy.
What is Inkay resistant to?
Inkay is immune to Psychic. It also resists no other types.
How does Inkay evolve?
Inkay evolves into Malamar (Level up while console is upside down).
What generation is Inkay from?
Inkay was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0686.
What are Inkay's base stats?
Inkay has HP 53, Attack 54, Defense 53, Special Attack 37, Special Defense 46, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 288.
What are Inkay's abilities?
Inkay can have the abilities Contrary, Suction Cups, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.
Is Inkay legendary or mythical?
No. Inkay is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Inkay's best stat?
Inkay's highest base stat is Attack at 54, which ranks 129th of 169 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Inkay good?
Inkay has a base stat total of 288, the 903rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 157th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Inkay as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Inkay is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Inkay vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 169 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Inkay | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 53 | 75 | -22 |
| Attack | 54 | 78 | -24 |
| Defense | 53 | 72 | -19 |
| Special Attack | 37 | 82 | -45 |
| Special Defense | 46 | 78 | -32 |
| Speed | 45 | 74 | -29 |
| Total | 288 | 459 | -171 |
Inkay appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Inkay is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Inkay.
Every main-series game Inkay is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCoastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: The Sewers
- WildMagenta District: The Sewers
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 11
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Dark-type wild zones, 1★ & 4★ Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 7, Route 9, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills
- RaidWatchtower Ruins, West Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- WildFields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Training Lowlands, Loop Lagoon (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 1, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Wilds
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Azure Bay
- WildFriend Safari (Dark) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Inkay appears in 67 episodes.
From XY003 (2013-10-24) through XY138 (2016-10-13).
TCG Pocket appearances
Inkay in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Inkay
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