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Inkay
Class: Common
Types:
Dark
Psychic
Catch Rate: 190
Level Gain Rate: Medium Fast
Base Reward EXP: 58
Reward EV Point: Attack: 1
Inkay in game: 8,616 Who?
AVG Level: 10
Gender Ratios:
50% Male
50% Female
Pokemon Id: 686

Base Stats
HP: 53
Attack: 54
Defense: 53
SpAttack: 37
SpDefense: 46
Speed: 45
Total: 288
Default Ability 1: Dark Novice
Default Ability 2: Psychic Mania
Default Ability 3: Shield Novice
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: totalheartsboy

Where Inkay can be captured:

RO: 189, Stone Walk RO: 198, Mineral Path RO: 201, Iguana Valley Display More...

Inkay's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:
: 400% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100%
: 100% : 100% : 200% : 100% : 100% : 0% : 100% : 100% : 100%

Inkay's Transformation Line

#686 Inkay
Dark (Type 1) Psychic (Type 2)
Level 48
#687 Malamar
Dark (Type 1) Psychic (Type 2)
Level 58
Use item Mega Gem
#8687 Mega Malamar
Dark (Type 1) Psychic (Type 2)

Inkay's Other Forms
#2686 Shiny Inkay
Dark (Type 1) Psychic (Type 2)

HM (Hidden Machine) Moves Inkay Can Learn
ID: 117 Cut HM01 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 30 Accuracy: 95

Inkay's Level-Up Attacks
ID: 97 Constrict Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 10 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 420 Peck Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 35 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 626 Tackle Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 478 Reflect Level: 4 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 221 Foul Play Level: 8 Category: Physical Base Power: 95 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 617 Swagger Level: 12 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 460 Psywave Level: 13 Category: Special Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 80
ID: 651 Topsy-Turvy Level: 15 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 298 Hypnosis Level: 18 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 60
ID: 450 Psybeam Level: 21 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 622 Switcheroo Level: 23 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 419 Payback Level: 27 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 339 Light Screen Level: 31 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 428 Pluck Level: 35 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 456 Psycho Cut Level: 39 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 554 Slash Level: 43 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 403 Night Slash Level: 46 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 614 Superpower Level: 48 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Inkay Can Learn
ID: 77 Calm Mind TM004 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 611 Sunny Day TM011 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 632 Taunt TM012 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 471 Rain Dance TM018 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 649 Thunderbolt TM024 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 452 Psychic TM029 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 203 Flamethrower TM035 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 9 Aerial Ace TM040 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 652 Torment TM041 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 639 Thief TM046 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 209 Fling TM056 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 167 Embargo TM063 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 451 Psych Up TM077 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 494 Rock Slide TM080 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 659 Trick Room TM092 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 118 Dark Pulse TM097 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 499 Role Play TM119 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 205 Flash TM128 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 16 Ally Switch TM130 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 252 Guard Swap TM135 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 325 Knock Off TM136 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 566 Snatch TM149 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 637 Telekinesis TM161 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 584 Spite TM175 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 484 Retaliate TM181 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 125 Destiny Bond TM194 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 207 Flatter TM261 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 47 Bind TM274 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 78 Camouflage TM312 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 440 Power Split TM413 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 543 Simple Beam TM458 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 260 Happy Hour TM570 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
Pokémon: Inkay - Level Gain Rate: Medium Fast - Class: Common
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 48 EXP
L 3: 162 EXP
L 4: 384 EXP
L 5: 750 EXP
L 6: 1,296 EXP
L 7: 2,058 EXP
L 8: 3,072 EXP
L 9: 4,374 EXP
L 10: 6,000 EXP
L 11: 7,986 EXP
L 12: 10,368 EXP
L 13: 13,182 EXP
L 14: 16,464 EXP
L 15: 20,250 EXP
L 16: 24,576 EXP
L 17: 29,478 EXP
L 18: 34,992 EXP
L 19: 41,154 EXP
L 20: 48,000 EXP
L 21: 55,566 EXP
L 22: 63,888 EXP
L 23: 73,002 EXP
L 24: 82,944 EXP
L 25: 93,750 EXP
L 26: 105,456 EXP
L 27: 118,098 EXP
L 28: 131,712 EXP
L 29: 146,334 EXP
L 30: 162,000 EXP
L 31: 178,746 EXP
L 32: 196,608 EXP
L 33: 215,622 EXP
L 34: 235,824 EXP
L 35: 257,250 EXP
L 36: 279,936 EXP
L 37: 303,918 EXP
L 38: 329,232 EXP
L 39: 355,914 EXP
L 40: 384,000 EXP
L 41: 413,526 EXP
L 42: 444,528 EXP
L 43: 477,042 EXP
L 44: 511,104 EXP
L 45: 546,750 EXP
L 46: 584,016 EXP
L 47: 622,938 EXP
L 48: 663,552 EXP
L 49: 705,894 EXP
L 50: 750,000 EXP
L 51: 795,906 EXP
L 52: 843,648 EXP
L 53: 893,262 EXP
L 54: 944,784 EXP
L 55: 998,250 EXP
L 56: 1,053,696 EXP
L 57: 1,111,158 EXP
L 58: 1,170,672 EXP
L 59: 1,232,274 EXP
L 60: 1,296,000 EXP
L 61: 1,361,886 EXP
L 62: 1,429,968 EXP
L 63: 1,500,282 EXP
L 64: 1,572,864 EXP
L 65: 1,647,750 EXP
L 66: 1,724,976 EXP
L 67: 1,804,578 EXP
L 68: 1,886,592 EXP
L 69: 1,971,054 EXP
L 70: 2,058,000 EXP
L 71: 2,147,466 EXP
L 72: 2,239,488 EXP
L 73: 2,334,102 EXP
L 74: 2,431,344 EXP
L 75: 2,531,250 EXP
L 76: 2,633,856 EXP
L 77: 2,739,198 EXP
L 78: 2,847,312 EXP
L 79: 2,958,234 EXP
L 80: 3,072,000 EXP
L 81: 3,188,646 EXP
L 82: 3,308,208 EXP
L 83: 3,430,722 EXP
L 84: 3,556,224 EXP
L 85: 3,684,750 EXP
L 86: 3,816,336 EXP
L 87: 3,951,018 EXP
L 88: 4,088,832 EXP
L 89: 4,229,814 EXP
L 90: 4,374,000 EXP
L 91: 4,521,426 EXP
L 92: 4,672,128 EXP
L 93: 4,826,142 EXP
L 94: 4,983,504 EXP
L 95: 5,144,250 EXP
L 96: 5,308,416 EXP
L 97: 5,476,038 EXP
L 98: 5,647,152 EXP
L 99: 5,821,794 EXP
L 100: 6,000,000 EXP
L 101: 6,300,000 EXP
L 102: 6,615,000 EXP
L 103: 6,945,000 EXP
L 104: 7,292,000 EXP
L 105: 7,656,000 EXP
L 106: 8,038,000 EXP
L 107: 8,439,000 EXP
L 108: 8,860,000 EXP
L 109: 9,303,000 EXP
L 110: 9,768,000 EXP
L 111: 10,256,000 EXP
L 112: 10,768,000 EXP
L 113: 11,306,000 EXP
L 114: 11,871,000 EXP
L 115: 12,464,000 EXP
L 116: 13,087,000 EXP
L 117: 13,741,000 EXP
L 118: 14,428,000 EXP
L 119: 15,149,000 EXP
L 120: 15,906,000 EXP
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Inkay
Revolving Pokémon		 ?—?—?
Maaiika
#686
Inkay
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Psychic
Abilities
Suction Cups or Contrary Infiltrator
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
 
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Water 2
Hatch time
5397 - 5653 steps
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
Weight
7.7 lbs. 3.5 kg
Regional numbers
Pokédex
Coastal
#010
Kalos
Browser
Not in any Browser
Base experience yield
58
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
0
HP		 1
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Body style
Body10.png
Footprint
FUnknown.png
Pokédex color
  Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Inkay (Japanese: ?—?—? Maaiika) is a dual-type Dark/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into Malamar starting at level 30 when leveled up while the Nintendo 3DS system is held upside-down.

Biology

Inkay is a primarily blue squid-like Pokémon. It has a transparent mantle that resembles a hat with a pink "inner body" overlaid with yellow lights. Those who stare at those lights become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing Inkay to escape. It has two tendril-like tentacles that hang from this "hat", similar to some styles of winter hats, and these tentacles hang next to its six short arms. Its eyes are round and have pupils, but no identifiable iris. Inkay also has a small, pink, beak-like mouth set between its eyes. It and its evolution, Malamar are the only known Pokémon capable of learning Topsy-Turvy.

In the anime

 
Inkay in the anime

Major appearances

 

James's Inkay

An Inkay appeared in A Battle of Aerial Mobility!, which James caught while he was eating sandwiches.

Other

Multiple wild Inkay appeared in Facing the Grand Design!, where James's Inkay helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil Malamar.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

 
Inkay in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Inkay debuted in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't, where it was seen with its trainer, a male Poké Fan.

Xerosic's Malamar was revealed to have been under his ownership since it was an Inkay. It evolved when Lysandre explained him it's peculiar evolution method, demonstrating it by turning Inkay upside-down, making it evolve instantly.

In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga

Kanna owned an Inkay.

In the TCG

Main article: Inkay (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Inkay appears as a Poké Ball summon in both versions of the game. It will turn over and hit the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip.

Trophy information

NA: Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its Topsy-Turvy move will flip anyone who wanders too close upside down. Watch out!

PAL: A Pokémon that looks this much like a squid MUST be a Water-type, right? Wrong! It's a Dark- and Psychic-type. If you're struggling to get it to evolve, try holding your system upside down. In this game, Inkay's Topsy-Turvy move can knock you over, and you won't be much use like that, so watch out!

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI  
X Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Y 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.
Omega Ruby Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Alpha Sapphire 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.

 

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI  
X Y
Route 8, Azure Bay, Friend Safari (Dark)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank

 

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 4
Shuffle
Roseus Center: Stage 251
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island (All Areas)
Picross
Area 17: Stage 01

 

In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
XY Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay All Japan 10 November 22, 2013 to January 26, 2014;
December 26, 2013 to January 26, 2014

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Aspear Berry Aspear Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 53  
113 - 160 216 - 310
Attack: 54  
53 - 116 101 - 227
Defense: 53  
52 - 115 99 - 225
Sp.Atk: 37  
37 - 97 71 - 190
Sp.Def: 46  
45 - 107 87 - 210
Speed: 45  
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total: 288   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Weak to:
Bug 4×
Fairy 2×
Immune to:
Psychic 0×
Resistant to:
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
VI
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35
1 Constrict Normal Physical 10 100% 35
4 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20
8 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
12 Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
13 Psywave Psychic Special — 100% 15
15 Topsy-Turvy Dark Status — —% 20
18 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20
21 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20
23 Switcheroo Dark Status — 100% 10
27 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10
31 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30
35 Pluck Flying Physical 60 100% 20
39 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 70 100% 20
43 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20
46 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15
48 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Inkay
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Inkay

By TM/HM

 
Generation VII
Other generations:
VI
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20
Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15
Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status — —% 5
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status — —% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Inkay
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Inkay

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
VI
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
StunfiskSkrelpDragalge Camouflage Normal Status — —% 20
Qwilfish Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5
Totodile Flatter* Dark Status — 100% 15
Surskit Power Split* Psychic Status — —% 10
Psyduck Simple Beam* Normal Status — 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Inkay in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Inkay in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Inkay
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Inkay

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
VI
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Inkay can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Inkay cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Inkay
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Inkay

Side game data

Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ?????

BT686.png

  
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.png
Dark
None.png Attack Power: 40 - 60 Raise Max Level.png 0

#365
Shuffle686.png

 Mega Boost+
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type more.

 

Evolution

Inkay
Unevolved
Inkay
 Dark  Psychic 
Rare Candy ?
Level 30
(hold 3DS upside down)
→
Malamar
First evolution
Malamar
 Dark  Psychic 

 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 686.png Spr b 6x 686.png   Spr 6x 686.png Spr b 6x 686.png
Spr 6x 686 s.png Spr b 6x 686 s.png   Spr 6x 686 s.png Spr b 6x 686 s.png
Front Back   Front Back
686MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Inkay images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

 

Trivia

  • Inkay and Malamar have several unique attributes:
    • In addition to Inkay's method of evolution into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous core series Pokémon games, because the Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal gyroscope.
    • They are the only Pokémon in the Water 2 Egg Group that are not Water-type.
    • They are the only Pokémon that can have the ability Contrary without it being their Hidden Ability.
  • Inkay and its evolution were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[1]
  • Inkay is the shortest Dark-type Pokémon.

Origin

Inkay is based on a squid or a cuttlefish. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the vampire or humboldt squids, or by deimatic behaviour in cephalopods as a whole.

Name origin

Inkay may be a combination of ink or inkfish and okay.

Maaiika may be a combination of ? ma (demon) and ?? ika (cuttlefish or squid) or ??? maika (Japanese flying squid). It may also involve a pun of ??,??? Ma, iika (Well, whatever; Oh well).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ?—?—? Maaiika From ? ma, ?? ika or ??? maika, and ??,??? Ma, iika
France Flag.png French Sepiatop From sepia, top, and c'est pas top
Spain Flag.png Spanish Inkay Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Iscalar From Kalmare and Ja ne, is klar
Italy Flag.png Italian Inkay Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean ???? Okeijing From OK and ??? ojing'eo
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese ??? Hòuhlayau From ?? hou la and ? yau
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese ???? Háolahuazhi From ?? hao la and ?? huazhi
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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