Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Inkay Galar Pokedex ID: 290

Weight
N/A

Dark

Psychic

Height
N/A

Exp Group
MediumFast

Egg Group
Water1 / Water2

Hatch Cycle
20

List of Inkay Max IV Stats in Pokemon S&S.

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

Overview Summary

Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay is a Dark and Psychic Type Revolving Pokémon. Which makes it weak against Fairy, Bug Type pokemon. You can find and catch Inkay within Route 7 and has 53 HP, 54 Attack, 37 SP Attack, 53 Defense, 46 SP Defense and 45 Speed Max IV Stats.

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.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay Evolutions

What level does Inkay Evolve at in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Pokemon	Stage	Type	Requirement	Total	Attack	SpAtk	Defense	SpDef	HP	Speed
Inkay	Unevolved (1)			288	54	37	53	46	53	45
Malamar	First Evolution (2)		Level 30, holding console upside down	482	92	68	88	75	86	73

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Inkay Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Inkay Spawn Locations where to find and How To Catch based on weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn
Inkay	Route 7	All Weather (Lv. 37-41)	10%
	Bridge Field (Surfing)	Normal Weather (Lv. 40-43)	15%
		Overcast (Lv. 40-43)	15%
		Raining (Lv. 40-43)	15%
		Thunderstorm (Lv. 40-43)	15%
		Intense Sun (Lv. 40-43)	15%
		Snowing (Lv. 40-43)	15%
		Snowstorm (Lv. 40-43)	15%
		Sandstorm (Lv. 40-43)	15%
		Heavy Fog (Lv. 40-43)	15%
	Dusty Bowl and Giant's Mirror (Surfing)	Snowing (Lv. 41-45)	20%

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

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn
Inkay	Bridge Field	Normal Weather (Lv. 26-28)	20%
		Raining (Lv. 26-28)	10%
		Thunderstorm (Lv. 26-28)	10%
		Intense Sun (Lv. 26-28)	30%
		Snowing (Lv. 26-28)	10%
		Snowstorm (Lv. 26-28)	20%
		Sandstorm (Lv. 26-28)	10%
	Route 9 (in Circhester Bay)	All Weather (Lv. 39-43)	25%
	Hammerlocke Hills	Normal Weather (Lv. 28-30)	25%
		Overcast (Lv. 28-30)	35%
		Raining (Lv. 28-30)	15%
		Intense Sun (Lv. 28-30)	15%
		Snowing (Lv. 28-30)	25%
		Snowstorm (Lv. 28-30)	10%
		Heavy Fog (Lv. 28-30)	15%

Pokemon Sword and Shield Inkay Raids

Where to find Inkay Raids and Item Drop Rates.

2-Star Inkay
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Location:
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
Location:
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
Location:
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
Location:
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

Weak Against
Fairy 2x
Bug 4x

Strong Against
Psychic Immune

What is Inkay Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2
Togekiss	Fairy	Flying
Golisopod	Bug	Water
Sylveon	Fairy
Gardevoir	Psychic	Fairy
Shuckle	Bug	Rock

What is Inkay Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2
Espeon	Psychic
Gardevoir	Psychic	Fairy
Gallade	Psychic	Fighting
Claydol	Ground	Psychic
Bronzong	Steel	Psychic

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Pokemon S&S Inkay Moves List

What moves Inkay learns from Leveling, TMs, TRs and Best Movesets.

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.

Inkay Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Peck	35	100	35
01	Tackle	40	100	35
03	Hypnosis	—	60	20	Puts opponent to sleep.
06	Wrap	15	90	20	Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
09	Payback	50	100	10	Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
12	Pluck	60	100	20	If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
15	Psybeam	65	100	20	May confuse opponent.
18	Swagger	—	85	15	Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
21	Slash	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
24	Night Slash	70	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
27	Psycho Cut	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
31	Switcheroo	—	100	15	Swaps held items with the opponent.
33	Foul Play	95	100	15	Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
36	Topsy-Turvy	—	—	20	Reverses stat changes of opponent.
39	Superpower	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.

TM Moves Inkay can learn

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

Inkay TR Moves

TR	Move	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR02	Flamethrower	90	100	15	May burn opponent.
TR08	Thunderbolt	90	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TR11	Psychic	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR20	Substitute	—	—	10	Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26	Endure	—	—	10	Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27	Sleep Talk	—	—	10	User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR29	Baton Pass	—	—	40	User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR34	Future Sight	120	100	10	Damage occurs 2 turns later.
TR37	Taunt	—	100	20	Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR39	Superpower	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
TR49	Calm Mind	—	—	20	Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TR58	Dark Pulse	80	100	15	May cause flinching.
TR68	Nasty Plot	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR81	Foul Play	95	100	15	Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
TR82	Stored Power	20	100	10	Power increases when user's stats have been raised.
TR83	Ally Switch	—	—	15	User switches with opposite teammate.
TR98	Liquidation	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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