Inkay

Attributes

Species: Inkay
Base Experience: 58
Height: 4
Weight: 35
Is Default: True
Order: 821
Base Happiness: 50
Capture Rate: 190
Color: Blue
Egg Groups: Water1 , Water2
Gender Rate: 4
Has No Gender Differences
Hatch Counter: 20
Habitat:
Is Baby: False
Is Legendary: False
Is Mythical: False
Shape: Tentacles

Stats

HP

53
Attack

54
Defense

53
Special Attack

37
Special Defense

46
Speed

45

Abilities

Slot 1: Contrary
Slot 2: Suction-Cups
Slot 3: Infiltrator

Held items

None

Summary

Inkay is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. It is known for its unique ability to evolve into Malamar by being leveled up while the game console is held upside down, which makes it one of the more unique evolution methods in the Pokémon series.

Type: - Dark - Psychic

Abilities: - Contrary: This ability reverses any stat changes that would negatively or positively affect Inkay, turning debuffs into buffs and vice versa. - Suction Cups: This ability prevents Inkay from being forced out of battle by moves like Roar and Whirlwind. - Hidden Ability (Infiltrator): This ability allows Inkay to bypass the opposing Pokémon’s barriers, such as Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Interesting Facts: - Inkay is known for its distinctive appearance, featuring a squid-like body with a pink head, yellow star-shaped pattern, blue tentacles, and

Type Effectiveness

Double Damage To

Half Damage To

No Damage To

Double Damage From

Half Damage From

No Damage From

Double Damage To

Half Damage To

No Damage To

Double Damage From

Half Damage From

No Damage From

Pokémon Sprites

Front Default

Back Default

Front Shiny

Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Inkay - 686

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Malamar - 687

Min. Lvl 30

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Moves

Level Up

Level 1: Tackle
Level 1: Peck
Level 1: Constrict
Level 4: Reflect
Level 6: Wrap
Level 8: Foul Play
Level 12: Swagger
Level 13: Psywave
Level 15: Topsy Turvy
Level 18: Hypnosis
Level 21: Psybeam
Level 23: Switcheroo
Level 27: Payback
Level 31: Light Screen
Level 35: Pluck
Level 39: Psycho Cut
Level 43: Slash
Level 46: Night Slash
Level 48: Superpower

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

Flavor Text Entries

X: Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Y: 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.
Omega-Ruby: Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
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.