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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay is a Dark and Psychic Type Revolving Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fairy, Bug type moves. You can find and catch Inkay in Route 7 with a 10% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Inkay are 53 HP, 54 Attack, 37 SP Attack, 53 Defense, 46 SP Defense, and 45 Speed.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield InkayPokemon Sword and Shield Shiny Inkay
    Regular
    Shiny
    Inkay Galar Pokedex ID: 290
    Dark
    Psychic
    7.7lbs 3.5kg
    Weight
    Revolving Pokémon
    Category
    1'04" 0.4m
    Height
    Water1 / Water2
    Exp Group
    5,120
    Egg Steps
    20
    Hatch Cycle
    1 Attack Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    MediumFast
    Exp Group
    ♂ 50.2%
    ♀ 49.8%
    Gender

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    List of Inkay Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total288
    HP53
    Attack54
    Defense53
    Special Attack37
    Special Defense46
    Speed45

    Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Inkay to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

    Inkay Abilities

    AbilityTypeEffect
    ContraryNormal Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
    Suction CupsNormal This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out.
    InfiltratorHidden Passes through the opposing Pokémon’s barrier, substitute, and the like and strikes.

    Sword Pokedex Entry

    It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.

    Shield Pokedex Entry

    By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay Evolutions

    How do i evolve Inkay in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay evolves into Malamar when you reach Level 30, holding console upside down.

    Inkay
    trending_flat
    Level 30, holding console upside down
    Malamar
    PokemonCPAtkDefSp AtkSp DefHpSpd
    Inkay
    288545337465345
    Malamar
    482928868758673

    Inkay Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Where do i find and how to get Inkay?

    A popular spawn location you can find Inkay is in the Route 7 area with a 10% chance to spawn during All weather.

    Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Route 7
    10%37 - 41
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Bridge Field
    15%40 - 43
    Giant's Mirror
    20%41 - 45
    Fields of Honor
    10%10 - 15
    Fields of Honor
    10%10 - 15
    Challenge Beach
    10%10 - 15
    Challenge Beach
    10%10 - 15
    Loop Lagoon
    10%16 - 21
    Loop Lagoon
    10%16 - 21
    Training Lowlands
    10%13 - 18
    Training Lowlands
    10%13 - 18

    Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Route 9 - Circhester Bay
    25%39 - 43
    Bridge Field
    20%26 - 28
    Bridge Field
    10%26 - 28
    Bridge Field
    10%26 - 28
    Bridge Field
    30%26 - 28
    Bridge Field
    10%26 - 28
    Bridge Field
    20%26 - 28
    Bridge Field
    10%26 - 28
    Hammerlocke Hills
    25%28 - 30
    Hammerlocke Hills
    35%28 - 30
    Hammerlocke Hills
    15%28 - 30
    Hammerlocke Hills
    15%28 - 30
    Hammerlocke Hills
    25%28 - 30
    Hammerlocke Hills
    10%28 - 30
    Hammerlocke Hills
    15%28 - 30
    Fields of Honor
    15%13 - 18
    Forest of Focus - Area 2
    15%13 - 18
    Loop Lagoon
    15%19 - 24
    Training Lowlands
    15%16 - 21
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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay Raids

    Where do i find Inkay Raids?

    You can find Inkay raids in the following locations: Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins, West Lake Axewell.

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Inkay Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
    • Giant's Mirror
    • Hammerlocke Hills
    • Motostoke Riverbank
    • Stony Wilderness
    • Watchtower Ruins
    • West Lake Axewell
    • 2-Star Inkay
    • Lv. 25-30
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 1-Star Desired: 10%
    • 2-Star Desired: 30%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR93 Darkest Lariat
    • 100% TR95 Throat Chop
    • 80% Tamato Berry
    • 80% Wiki Berry
    • 25% Nugget
    • 25% Rare Bone
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 5% Exp. Candy S
    • 1% Dynamax Candy
    • 1% Exp. Candy M
    • 2-Star Inkay
    • Lv. 25-30
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 1-Star Desired: 35%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR69 Zen Headbutt
    • 100% TR97 Psychic Fangs
    • 80% Mago Berry
    • 80% Qualot Berry
    • 25% Balm Mushroom
    • 25% Big Mushroom
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 7% Exp. Candy S
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy M
    • 2-Star Inkay
    • Lv. 25-30
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 1-Star Desired: 35%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR11 Psychic
    • 100% TR25 Psyshock
    • 80% Figy Berry
    • 80% Kelpsy Berry
    • 25% Balm Mushroom
    • 25% Big Mushroom
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 7% Exp. Candy S
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy M
    • 2-Star Inkay
    • Lv. 25-30
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 1-Star Desired: 20%
    • 2-Star Desired: 30%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR32 Crunch
    • 80% Mago Berry
    • 80% Pomeg Berry
    • 25% Big Nugget
    • 25% Nugget
    • 25% Rare Bone
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 7% Exp. Candy S
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy M

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay Weakness

    Inkay is a Dark and Psychic Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fairy, Bug Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Psychic type moves.

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    Fairy
    0.5x
    Damage
    0.25x
    Damage
    Immune to Damage
    Psychic

    What pokemon is Inkay Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Togekiss Fairy Flying545
    Golisopod Bug Water530
    Sylveon Fairy525
    Gardevoir Psychic Fairy518
    Shuckle Bug Rock505

    What pokemon is Inkay Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Espeon Psychic525
    Gardevoir Psychic Fairy518
    Gallade Psychic Fighting518
    Claydol Ground Psychic500
    Bronzong Steel Psychic500
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    Pokemon SW and SH Inkay Moves List

    What moves can Inkay learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

    Inkay can learn the fighting type move Superpower at level 39. This Physical move Lowers user's Attack and Defense. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Dark and Psychic type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Inkay Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    01PeckPhysical3510035
    01TacklePhysical4010035
    03HypnosisStatus—6020Puts opponent to sleep.
    06WrapPhysical159020Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    09PaybackPhysical7510010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
    12PluckPhysical6010020If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
    15PsybeamSpecial97.510020May confuse opponent.
    18SwaggerStatus—8515Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
    21SlashPhysical7010020High critical hit ratio.
    24Night SlashPhysical10510015High critical hit ratio.
    27Psycho CutPhysical10510020High critical hit ratio.
    31SwitcherooStatus—10015Swaps held items with the opponent.
    33Foul PlayPhysical142.510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
    36Topsy-TurvyStatus——20Reverses stat changes of opponent.
    39SuperpowerPhysical1201005Lowers user's Attack and Defense.

    TM Moves Inkay can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM17Light ScreenStatus——30Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
    TM18ReflectStatus——20Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
    TM23ThiefPhysical9010025Also steals opponent's held item.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM31AttractStatus—10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
    TM33Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    TM34Sunny DayStatus——5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM47Fake TearsStatus—10020Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
    TM57PaybackPhysical7510010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
    TM59FlingPhysical—10010Power depends on held item.
    TM61Guard SwapStatus——10User and opponent swap Defense and Special Defense.
    TM69Psycho CutPhysical10510020High critical hit ratio.
    TM70Trick RoomStatus——5Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
    TM79RetaliatePhysical701005Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.

    Inkay TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR02FlamethrowerSpecial9010015May burn opponent.
    TR08ThunderboltSpecial9010015May paralyze opponent.
    TR11PsychicSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR29Baton PassStatus——40User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
    TR34Future SightSpecial18010010Damage occurs 2 turns later.
    TR37TauntStatus—10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
    TR39SuperpowerPhysical1201005Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
    TR49Calm MindStatus——20Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
    TR58Dark PulseSpecial12010015May cause flinching.
    TR68Nasty PlotStatus——20Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
    TR81Foul PlayPhysical142.510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
    TR82Stored PowerSpecial3010010Power increases when user's stats have been raised.
    TR83Ally SwitchStatus——15User switches with opposite teammate.
    TR98LiquidationPhysical8510010The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
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