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Hold the console upside-down and level up Inkay to Level 30 to evolve it into Malamar in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) The Indigo Disk DLC. Learn how to get and evolve Inkay, as well as its locations, stats, abilities, learnset of all moves, best Tera Type and Nature, and weaknesses of Inkay here.

Blueberry Dex
Lanturn ImageLanturn
(#79)
Inkay ImageInkay
(#80)
Malamar ImageMalamar
(#81)

Inkay Evolution: How to Evolve

Inkay Evolution Line
Inkay ImageInkay Lv. 30 while holding console upside down
Malamar ImageMalamar

Level Up Inkay While the Console is Upside Down

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk - Evolving Inkay into Malamar

Inkay evolves into Malamar once it levels up past level 30 while the console you're playing in is flipped upside down. If you are playing while your Switch is docked, you need to play in handheld mode and flip the console so Inkay can evolve.

To ensure the console detects itself as flipped, disconnect any external controllers to the console and only play with the Joy-Cons attached. Make sure to also flip the console before a battle starts (one where you know Inkay will level up past 30) or before you feed Inkay an experience-granting candy.

Inkay Level Up Bug Fixed

A new bug introduced with The Indigo Disk DLC leaves the game unresponsive when levelling up Inkay in certain situations. When Inkay is leveled up while below level 30 using items like Rare Candy or Exp. Candy, players encounter a glitch. After the level-up message is displayed, the game becomes unresponsive to any button inputs, affecting gameplay.

This bug has been fixed with the release of the 3.0.1 update for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which was released on February 1, 2024.

3.0.1 Patch Update (Inkay and Metal Sound Bug Fix)

Inkay Type and Abilities

Inkay Type, Abilities, and Type Effectiveness

Blueberry #80 Type
Inkay ImageInkay
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Abilities
Contrary
Suction Cups
Infiltrator (Hidden)
Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Ability Name Description
Contrary Moves that changes stats now have the opposite effect.
Suction Cups The user negates moves that forces it to switch out.
Infiltrator
(Hidden)
The user ignores the opponent's protective moves and stat boosts from moves.

Inkay Location in The Indigo Disk DLC

Terarium Habitat and Locations

Habitat
Coastal Biome

Found in Tera Raids

Stars Level Region
3★ Lv. 35 Terarium

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Inkay Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
53
622
Atk
54
663
Def
53
608
SpAtk
37
740
SpDef
46
676
Speed
45
621
Total
288
744
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 160 160 128 128 113
Atk 116 106 74 66 53
Def 115 105 73 65 52
SpAtk 97 89 57 51 37
SpDef 107 98 66 59 45
Spd 106 97 65 58 45
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

Inkay Best Tera Type

All Tera Types Ranked

Normal Fire Water Grass Electric Ice
- ★★ - - - -
Fighting Poison Ground Flying Psychic Bug
- - ★★ -
Rock Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy
- - - ★★ -
Key ★★: Great! ★: Good

Best Tera Type for Each Moveset

Tera+STAB Attacker
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Tera Boost Coverage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon
Weakness Protection
Pokemon Fire Type Icon

Tera+STAB Attacker:
Pokemon who stack their Tera Type damage boost with STAB to get a 2x damage boost for one type.
Tera Boost Coverage:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type different from their main types to get a 1.5x boost in a new typing for greater coverage.
Weakness Protection:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type to reduce or remove one of their critical weaknesses.

Should You Terastallize Inkay?

Terastallized Pokemon gain a 1.5x damage bonus to moves of their Tera Type, while also removing weaknesses and resistances from their original typings while maintaining those typings' STAB.

Tera Types Explained

Inkay Best Nature in The Indigo Disk DLC

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Jolly Speed, SpAtk

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Inkay Egg Groups and Details

Egg Groups EV Yield TBD
Category Revolving Pokemon JP Name マーイーカ(Māīka)
Height 0.4 m Weight 3.5 kg
Generation 6 Gender Ratio 50%/50%

Inkay Learnset in The Indigo Disk DLC

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power Acc.
Base Tackle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40 100
Base Peck Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 35 100
3 Hypnosis Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 60
6 Wrap Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 15 90
9 Payback Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 50 100
12 Pluck Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
15 Psybeam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 65 100
18 Swagger Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 85
21 Slash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
24 Night Slash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
27 Psycho Cut Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
31 Switcheroo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
33 Foul Play Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 95 100
36 Topsy-Turvy Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
39 Superpower Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power Acc.
3 Fake Tears Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
7 Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
16 Psybeam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 65 100
18 Thief Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
25 Facade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
27 Aerial Ace Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 -
32 Swift Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60 -
41 Stored Power Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 20 100
43 Fling Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
47 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
49 Sunny Day Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
50 Rain Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
54 Psyshock Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80 100
62 Foul Play Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 95 100
70 Sleep Talk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
74 Reflect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
75 Light Screen Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
85 Rest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
86 Rock Slide Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 90
87 Taunt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
94 Dark Pulse Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80 100
98 Skill Swap Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
103 Substitute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
109 Trick Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
110 Liquidation Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85 100
120 Psychic Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
125 Flamethrower Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
126 Thunderbolt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
129 Calm Mind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
130 Helping Hand Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
132 Baton Pass Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
140 Nasty Plot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
161 Trick Room Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
171 Tera Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80 100
177 Spite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
178 Gravity Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
181 Knock Off Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 65 100
185 Lunge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
199 Lash Out Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 100
203 Psych Up Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
217 Future Sight Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 120 100
218 Expanding Force Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80 100

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Cat Power Acc.
Acupressure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
Destiny Bond Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
Disable Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100

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