Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

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.

Regular

Shiny

Inkay Galar Pokedex ID: 290

Dark

Psychic

Weight
7.7lbs 3.5kg

Category
Revolving Pokémon

Height
1'04" 0.4m

Exp Group
Water1 / Water2

Egg Steps
5,120

Hatch Cycle
20

Ev Yield
1 Attack Point(s)

Exp Group
MediumFast

Gender
♂ 50.2% ♀ 49.8%

List of Inkay Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Total	288
HP	53
Attack	54
Defense	53
Special Attack	37
Special Defense	46
Speed	45

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

Ability	Type	Effect
Contrary	Normal	Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.
Suction Cups	Normal	This Pokémon uses suction cups to stay in one spot to negate all moves and items that force switching out.
Infiltrator	Hidden	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.

Pokedex

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

Level 30, holding console upside down

Malamar

Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Inkay	288	54	53	37	46	53	45
Malamar	482	92	88	68	75	86	73

Evolution Chart

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)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
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)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
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

Weather Guide

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.

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.

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

What pokemon is Inkay Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Togekiss	Fairy	Flying	545
Golisopod	Bug	Water	530
Sylveon	Fairy		525
Gardevoir	Psychic	Fairy	518
Shuckle	Bug	Rock	505

What pokemon is Inkay Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Espeon	Psychic		525
Gardevoir	Psychic	Fairy	518
Gallade	Psychic	Fighting	518
Claydol	Ground	Psychic	500
Bronzong	Steel	Psychic	500

View Type Chart

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

Lvl	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Peck	Physical	35	100	35
01	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35
03	Hypnosis	Status	—	60	20	Puts opponent to sleep.
06	Wrap	Physical	15	90	20	Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
09	Payback	Physical	75	100	10	Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
12	Pluck	Physical	60	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
15	Psybeam	Special	97.5	100	20	May confuse opponent.
18	Swagger	Status	—	85	15	Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
21	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
24	Night Slash	Physical	105	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
27	Psycho Cut	Physical	105	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
31	Switcheroo	Status	—	100	15	Swaps held items with the opponent.
33	Foul Play	Physical	142.5	100	15	Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
36	Topsy-Turvy	Status	—	—	20	Reverses stat changes of opponent.
39	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.

TM Moves Inkay can learn

TM	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM17	Light Screen	Status	—	—	30	Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM18	Reflect	Status	—	—	20	Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM21	Rest	Status	—	—	10	User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
TM23	Thief	Physical	90	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25	Protect	Status	—	—	10	Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31	Attract	Status	—	100	15	If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33	Rain Dance	Status	—	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34	Sunny Day	Status	—	—	5	Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM47	Fake Tears	Status	—	100	20	Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
TM57	Payback	Physical	75	100	10	Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM59	Fling	Physical	—	100	10	Power depends on held item.
TM61	Guard Swap	Status	—	—	10	User and opponent swap Defense and Special Defense.
TM69	Psycho Cut	Physical	105	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
TM70	Trick Room	Status	—	—	5	Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM79	Retaliate	Physical	70	100	5	Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.

Inkay TR Moves

TR	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR02	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	May burn opponent.
TR08	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TR11	Psychic	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR20	Substitute	Status	—	—	10	Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26	Endure	Status	—	—	10	Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	—	—	10	User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR29	Baton Pass	Status	—	—	40	User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR34	Future Sight	Special	180	100	10	Damage occurs 2 turns later.
TR37	Taunt	Status	—	100	20	Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR39	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
TR49	Calm Mind	Status	—	—	20	Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TR58	Dark Pulse	Special	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
TR68	Nasty Plot	Status	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR81	Foul Play	Physical	142.5	100	15	Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
TR82	Stored Power	Special	30	100	10	Power increases when user's stats have been raised.
TR83	Ally Switch	Status	—	—	15	User switches with opposite teammate.
TR98	Liquidation	Physical	85	100	10	The 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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