Inkay

Inkay is a Dark- and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Inkay has a maximum CP of 1,048. It is weak to Bug and Fairy-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Inkay is Psywave and Night Slash.

Inkay Stats and Max CP

98 ATK

95 DEF

142 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1048 CP

Lvl 40

927 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

662 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

529 CP

Lvl 15 Research

397 CP

Inkay's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Inkay Type Chart

Inkay takes increased damage from:

Bug256.0%

Fairy160.0%

Inkay takes reduced damage from:

Psychic24.4%

Inkay best moveset

Psywave + Night Slash

Psywave

Night Slash

The best moveset for Inkay in raids is Psywave and Night Slash (5.05 DPS, 45.6 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Psywave	Night Slash	3.96	5.05	45.6
2.	Psywave	Psybeam	3.76	4.80	43.3
3.	Tackle	Night Slash	3.75	4.79	43.3
4.	Tackle	Psybeam	3.57	4.55	41.2
5.	Peck	Night Slash	3.45	4.40	39.7
6.	Peck	Psybeam	3.25	4.15	37.5

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Fast Attacks

Peck10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.5s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Peck has no special effects.
See Peck details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗
Psywave470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Psywave has no special effects.
See Psywave details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.9s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.6s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Night Slash45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Night Slash details page ↗
Psybeam65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 60

Effects
Psybeam has no special effects.
See Psybeam details page ↗

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Inkay can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Inkay can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Inkay CP Chart

At Level 50, Inkay maxes out at 1,048 CP. Raid catches are 486 to 529 CP, or 608 to 662 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 365 to 397 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1048 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	365 CP - 397 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	486 CP - 529 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	486 CP - 529 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	608 CP - 662 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Inkay’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	13 CP	2	41 CP	3	69 CP
4	97 CP	5	125 CP	6	153 CP
7	181 CP	8	209 CP	9	237 CP
10	265 CP	11	291 CP	12	318 CP
13	344 CP	14	371 CP	15	397 CP
16	424 CP	17	450 CP	18	476 CP
19	503 CP	20	529 CP	21	556 CP
22	582 CP	23	609 CP	24	636 CP
25	662 CP	26	689 CP	27	715 CP
28	742 CP	29	768 CP	30	795 CP
31	808 CP	32	821 CP	33	834 CP
34	848 CP	35	861 CP	36	874 CP
37	887 CP	38	900 CP	39	914 CP
40	927 CP	41	939 CP	42	951 CP
43	963 CP	44	975 CP	45	987 CP
46	999 CP	47	1011 CP	48	1023 CP
49	1036 CP	50	1048 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Inkay

Mega Pokémon that boost Inkay’s Dark and Psychic-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Inkay.

Dark

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#686
Height	0.4 m
Weight	3.5 kg
Region	Generation 6
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Inkay	50 Candy	Malamar
Malamar	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Malamar

Inkay evolves into Malamar which costs 50 Candy.
Malamar can transform into Mega Malamar through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Inkay family

Inkay’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.2 m	0.2 m	0.4 m	0.6 m	0.8 m

Size bounds

Inkay's height ranges from 0.196 m to 0.8 m, with the average being 0.4 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.196 m0′08″	0.2 m0′08″
XS	0.2 m0′08″	0.3 m1′00″
M	0.3 m1′00″	0.5 m1′08″
XL	0.5 m1′08″	0.6 m2′00″
XXL	0.6 m2′00″	0.8 m2′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Psychic
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Inkay from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Inkay

Inkay high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Inkay. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Inkay Pokédex entries

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Inkay in Pokémon GO?

Inkay’s best moves are Psywave and Night Slash, for 5.05 DPS and 45.6 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Inkay’s strengths and weaknesses?

Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug and Fairy-type moves. They take reduced damage from Psychic-type moves.

What is Inkay’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Inkay tops out at 927 CP at Level 40 and 1,048 CP at Level 50.

Can Inkay be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Inkay can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Inkay Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Inkay can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Inkay?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Inkay: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, and Mega Delphox.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Psywave

Night Slash

3.96

5.05

45.6

Psywave

Psybeam

3.76

4.80

43.3

Tackle

Night Slash

3.75

4.79

43.3

Tackle

Psybeam

3.57

4.55

41.2

Peck

Night Slash

3.45

4.40

39.7

Peck

Psybeam

3.25

4.15

37.5

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s - 0.9s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.6s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.6s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.1s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1048 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

365 CP - 397 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

486 CP - 529 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

486 CP - 529 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

608 CP - 662 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

13 CP

41 CP

69 CP

97 CP

125 CP

153 CP

181 CP

209 CP

237 CP

265 CP

291 CP

318 CP

344 CP

371 CP

397 CP

424 CP

450 CP

476 CP

503 CP

529 CP

556 CP

582 CP

609 CP

636 CP

662 CP

689 CP

715 CP

742 CP

768 CP

795 CP

808 CP

821 CP

834 CP

848 CP

861 CP

874 CP

887 CP

900 CP

914 CP

927 CP

939 CP

951 CP

963 CP

975 CP

987 CP

999 CP

1011 CP

1023 CP

1036 CP

1048 CP

Pokédex Number

#686

Height

0.4 m

Weight

3.5 kg

Region

Generation 6

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

50000

Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy

15 Mega Energy

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Inkay

50 Candy

Malamar

300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)

Mega Malamar

XXS

XXL

0.2 m

0.4 m

0.6 m

0.8 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.196 m0′08″

0.2 m0′08″

0.3 m1′00″

0.5 m1′08″

0.6 m2′00″

XXL

0.6 m2′00″

0.8 m2′07″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

X, Omega Ruby

Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.

Y, 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.

Ultra Sun

It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.

Ultra Moon

When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.

Sword

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

Shield

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

Inkay Stats and Max CP

Inkay's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Inkay Type Chart

Inkay takes increased damage from:

Inkay takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Dark

Psychic

Evolution Chart

Inkay family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Inkay

Inkay high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Inkay in Pokémon GO?

What are Inkay’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Inkay’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Inkay be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Inkay Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Inkay?

Overview and stats

Inkay Stats and Max CP

Inkay's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Inkay Type Chart

Inkay takes increased damage from:

Inkay takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Dark

Psychic

Evolution Chart

Inkay family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Inkay

Inkay high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Inkay in Pokémon GO?

What are Inkay’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Inkay’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Inkay be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Inkay Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Inkay?