No. 0686

Inkay

Revolving Pokémon

Official art

Inkay is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Bug and 2× weak to Fairy, with a base stat total of 288. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dark Psychic

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 3.5 kg 7.7 lbs
Base stat total: 288 Higher than 12% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VI X & Y

Abilities

Contrary Suction Cups Infiltrator

Pokédex entryShield

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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Base stats

HP53128–160216–310

Atk5466–116101–227

Def5365–11599–225

SpA3751–9771–190

SpD4659–10787–210

Spe4558–10685–207

Total288Higher than 12% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

DarkPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Bug

2×

Fairy

Immune to

0×

Psychic

Takes normal damage from 15 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58

Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Inkay outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Inkay against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106		Inkay · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97		Inkay · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65		Inkay · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Contrary
If this Pokémon has a stat stage raised it is lowered instead, and vice versa.
Other Pokémon with Contrary 10
Shuckle Spinda Mega Staraptor Snivy Servine Serperior Malamar Fomantis Lurantis Enamorus
Suction Cups
This Pokémon cannot be forced to switch out by another Pokémon's attack or item.
Other Pokémon with Suction Cups 4
Octillery Lileep Cradily Malamar
Infiltrator, hidden ability
Moves ignore substitutes and foe's Reflect/Light Screen/Safeguard/Mist/Aurora Veil.
Other Pokémon with Infiltrator 24
Zubat Golbat Crobat Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Ninjask Seviper Spiritomb Cottonee Whimsicott Litwick Lampent Chandelure Espurr Meowstic Malamar Noibat Noivern Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult Bramblin Brambleghast

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.1% of teams · rank #103 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 12 HP / 244 Atk / 252 Def
Tera Type: Fighting

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games1.2%
1500 weighting0.6%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Adamant 12 HP / 244 Atk / 252 Def58.5%
Brave 244 Atk / 228 SpD22.0%
Adamant 12 HP / 244 Atk / 12 Def / 228 SpD6.5%
Jolly 12 HP / 244 Atk / 12 Def / 236 Spe6.0%
Lonely 12 HP / 244 Atk / 12 Def / 236 Spe3.1%

Tera types

Fighting66.8%
Dark26.8%
Poison5.9%
Rock0.3%

Common teammates

Glimmet50.1%
Solosis50.1%
Cranidos50.1%
Slowpoke50.1%
Bronzor50.1%
Zorua-Hisui24.8%
Froakie24.5%
Aipom22.2%

Evolution

#0686InkayDarkPsychic
1. Level 30 holding the console upside down
  #0687MalamarDarkPsychic
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Malamarite
    #0687Mega MalamarDarkPsychic

Moves

Level up 15


1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
3	HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
6	WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Normal	Physical	15	90%	20
9	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
12	PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Flying	Physical	60	100%	20
15	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
18	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
21	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
24	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15
27	Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio.	Psychic	Physical	70	100%	20
31	SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
33	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
36	Topsy-TurvyInverts the target's stat stages.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
39	SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 42


TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM41	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Special	20	100%	10
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM54	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Special	80	100%	10
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
TM98	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
TM125	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Special	90	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM185	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM199	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Physical	75	100%	5
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM217	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Special	120	100%	10
TM218	Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.	Psychic	Special	80	100%	10

Egg moves 3


Egg	AcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.	Ghost	Status	—	—	5
Egg	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20

Biology

Inkay evolves into Malamar.

Design & origin

Both Inkay and Malamar were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#165 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Revolving Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Coastal Kalos#010Updated Alola#026Updated Melemele#026Updated Poni#010Galar#290Isle of Armor#108Blueberry#080Lumiose#159

By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.
Shield
It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.
Sword
When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.
Ultra Moon
It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.
Ultra Sun
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.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Inkay
Japanese: マーイーカ
Japanese (romaji): Maaiika
Korean: 오케이징
Chinese (Traditional): 好啦魷
Chinese (Simplified): 好啦鱿
French: Sepiatop
German: Iscalar
Spanish: Inkay
Italian: Inkay

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 58
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Water 2
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 14 areas

Bridge FieldSurfing in the overworld, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlSurfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–43
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 14 areas

Bridge FieldSurfing in the overworld, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlSurfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–43
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 4 areas

Ancient Poni PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–61
Poni WildsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–7

Ultra Sun 4 areas

Ancient Poni PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–61
Poni WildsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–7

Y 3 areas

Azure BayWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14–15

X 3 areas

Azure BayWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14–15

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.