Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VI (Kalos)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Tentacles
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 190 (74.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1, Water2
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 58
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 0.4 m (1'04")
- Weight
- 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dark/Psychic dual typing.
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Inverts stat changes.
Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.
Generation VII
It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.
When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.
Generation VIII
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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Generation VI
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
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.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Peck | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 6 | Wrap | nor | P | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 18 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 18 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 21 | PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | PaybackSTAB | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 31 | Switcheroo | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 33 | Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Pluck | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Topsy Turvy | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| 39 | Psycho CutSTAB | psy | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 46 | Night SlashSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 48 | Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
46 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| FlingSTAB | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Future SightSTAB | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Liquidation | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Lunge | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| PaybackSTAB | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psycho CutSTAB | psy | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stored PowerSTAB | psy | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| ThiefSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
Egg Moves
3 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Destiny Bond | gho | N | — | — | 5 |
| Disable | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Inkay
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Inkay
Inkay is a Dark and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6 (Kalos). It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light. Inkay stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Inkay Base Stats
Inkay has a base stat total of 288, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Attack at 54 (below average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 37 (poor). Inkay is slow with a base Speed of 45.
Inkay Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dark and Psychic-type, Inkay is weak to Bug (4x), Fairy-type moves, , and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Inkay 2 weaknesses, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Inkay Abilities
Inkay's abilities include Suction Cups, Contrary, Infiltrator. Suction Cups prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.. Contrary inverts stat changes. Its Hidden Ability is Infiltrator, which bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.
Inkay Moves & Learnset
Inkay can learn 72 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 46 via TM/HM, 3 through breeding, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power). For coverage, Inkay can learn Superpower (Fighting), Flamethrower (Fire), Thunderbolt (Electric).
Training Inkay
Inkay has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Inkay yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Inkay belongs to the Water1 and Water2 egg groups. Inkay is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Inkay → Malamar).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Inkay. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Inkay, or use the team builder to see how Inkay fits into your squad.
