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Inkay - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Inkay, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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ChandelureChandelure InkayInkay MalamarMalamar

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Inkay - Type and Abilities

Inkay - Type

Inkay
Revolving Pokémon
Pokemon - Inkay
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Dark Image Pokemon Psychic Image

Inkay Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
-
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Inkay Pokédex Entries

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Shield
It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.
By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.

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Inkay Abilities

Name Description
Contrary Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Suction Cups Negates all moves that force switching out.

Inkay Hidden Ability

Name Description
Infiltrator Passes through the foe's barrier and strikes.

Inkay Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Water 1 Egg GroupWater 1 Pokemon - Water 2 Egg GroupWater 2

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Atk+1

Base Stats of Inkay

HP
53
Atk
54
Def
53
Sp. Atk
37
Sp. Def
46
Speed
45
Total Base Stats
288

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Evolution Chart of Inkay

Evolution Line
Inkay ImageInkay Lvl 30 (Hold the console upside down)
→		 Malamar ImageMalamar

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How to Evolve Inkay into Malamar

Inkay has a unique evolution method not found in any other Pokemon. Check out our complete guide for evolving Inkay into Malamar below.
How to Evolve Inkay into Malamar

Locations Where Inkay Appears

Where to find Inkay

Random Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Route 9
(Circhester Bay)
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Common
Hammerlocke Hills Fog Uncommon
Hail Uncommon
Snow Common
Clear Uncommon
Rain Uncommon
Cloudy Common
Sunny Common
Bridge Field Sandstorm Uncommon
Hail Common
Snow Uncommon
Clear Common
Thunderstorm Uncommon
Rain Uncommon
Sunny Common
Fields of Honor Cloudy Common
Loop Lagoon Cloudy Common
Training Lowlands Cloudy Common

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Route 7
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Uncommon
Dusty Bowl Snow Common
Bridge Field
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Uncommon
Fields of Honor Cloudy Uncommon
Loop Lagoon Cloudy Uncommon
Challenge Beach Cloudy Uncommon
Training Lowlands Cloudy Common

Wild Area and Raid Strategy

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
West Lake Axewell Den (A) No
Watchtower Ruins Rare Den (C) No
Motostoke Riverbank Rare Den (B) No
Stony Wilderness Den (E) No
Stony Wilderness Rare Den (I) No
Stony Wilderness Special Den (F) No
Giant's Mirror Rare Den (B) No
Hammerlocke Hills Rare Den (G) No
Honeycalm Sea Rare Den B Yes
Workout Sea Rare Den B Yes
Challenge Road Rare Den A Yes
Soothing Wetlands Rare Den F Yes

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Learnset of Inkay

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Tackle Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 35
Base Peck Pokemon Flying Image 35 100 35
3 Hypnosis Pokemon Psychic Image - 60 20
6 Wrap Pokemon Normal Image 15 90 20
9 Payback Pokemon Dark Image 50 100 10
12 Pluck Pokemon Flying Image 60 100 20
15 Psybeam Pokemon Psychic Image 65 100 20
18 Swagger Pokemon Normal Image - 85 15
21 Slash Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
24 Night Slash Pokemon Dark Image 70 100 15
27 Psycho Cut Pokemon Psychic Image 70 100 20
31 Switcheroo Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
33 Foul Play Pokemon Dark Image 95 100 15
36 Topsy-Turvy Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
39 Superpower Pokemon Fighting Image 120 100 5

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM17 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TM18 Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM22 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
TM23 Thief Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM34 Sunny Day Pokemon Fire Image - - 5
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM47 Fake Tears Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TM57 Payback Pokemon Dark Image 50 100 10
TM59 Fling Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
TM61 Guard Swap Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM69 Psycho Cut Pokemon Psychic Image 70 100 20
TM70 Trick Room Pokemon Psychic Image - - 5
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM79 Retaliate Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 5

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR02 Flamethrower Pokemon Fire Image 90 100 15
TR08 Thunderbolt Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR11 Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR29 Baton Pass Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
TR34 Future Sight Pokemon Psychic Image 120 100 10
TR37 Taunt Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TR39 Superpower Pokemon Fighting Image 120 100 5
TR49 Calm Mind Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TR58 Dark Pulse Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR68 Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
TR81 Foul Play Pokemon Dark Image 95 100 15
TR82 Stored Power Pokemon Psychic Image 20 100 10
TR83 Ally Switch Pokemon Psychic Image - - 15
TR98 Liquidation Pokemon Water Image 85 100 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Expanding Force Pokemon Psychic Image 80 100 10
Lash Out Pokemon Dark Image 75 100 5

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Disable Pokemon Normal Image - 100 20
Acupressure Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
Destiny Bond Pokemon Ghost Image - - 5

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