Inkay

Inkay Pokémon GODark Psychic
  • fog
  • windy
Inkay is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconInkay can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
Table of Contents

Inkay is a Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon, Inkay is especially weak against Bug-type moves, and weak against Fairy-type moves.

Inkay's maximum Combat Power stat is 1048 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Psywave / Night Slash. Inkay encounters are boosted during Fog and Windy weather. Shiny Inkay is available! ✨

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

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Inkay Type Chart

Inkay takes increased damage from:Inkay takes increased damage from:

BugBug256.0%
FairyFairy160.0%

Inkay takes reduced damage from:Inkay takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic24.4%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Psywave + Night Slash

Inkay's best moveset is Psywave and Night Slash, with 4.65 DPS (damage per second) and 37.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Fog weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PsychicPsywave DarkNight Slash 4.6537.43.55
      2.PsychicPsywave PsychicPsybeam 4.4235.53.37
      3.NormalTackle DarkNight Slash 4.4035.43.35
      4.NormalTackle PsychicPsybeam 4.1833.63.19
      5.FlyingPeck DarkNight Slash 3.9832.03.04
      6.FlyingPeck PsychicPsybeam 3.7530.22.86

      Fast Attacks

      • FlyingPeckDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Peck
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy8

        Effects
        Peck has no special effects.
        See Peck details page ↗
      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗
      • PsychicPsywaveDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Psywave
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy4

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

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkNight SlashDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage50
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Night Slash details page ↗
      • PsychicPsybeamDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psybeam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy60

        Effects
        Psybeam has no special effects.
        See Psybeam details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Inkay's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Inkay's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Inkay has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Inkay in the meta

      Inkay in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      To evolve Inkay, turn your phone upside down!

      ⚔️ Raids

      The raid scene is not where Inkay belongs.

      🛡️ Gyms

      Shiny flex only.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little League

      Inkay is waiting for the right Little Cup format to come for it to strut its stuff. It’s going to be a very worthwhile investment, probably for a very short time!

      🔵 Great League

      Inkay’s CP reaches just over 1000turn your phone upside down, evolve into Malamar, and watch it go to work!

      🟡 Ultra League

      NA

      🟣 Master League

      NA

      Pokédex information

      Kalos
      Pokédex Number#686
      Height0.4 m
      Weight3.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 6
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy15 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Inkay family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Inkay in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Inkay Pokémon GOInkay
      Malamar Pokémon GOMalamar
      Dynamax Inkay Pokémon GODynamax Inkay
      Dynamax Malamar Pokémon GODynamax Malamar
      Mega Malamar Pokémon GOMega Malamar
      Shadow Inkay Pokémon GOShadow Inkay
      Shadow Malamar Pokémon GOShadow Malamar
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Inkay scaled to 0.3652941176470588x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Inkay scaled to 0.36764705882352944x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Inkay scaled to 0.4852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmInkay scaled to 0.6029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Inkay scaled to 0.7205882352941178x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.2 m0.2 m0.4 m0.6 m0.8 m

      Inkay's height ranges from 0.2 m to 0.8 m, with the average being 0.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Inkay in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.196 m0.2 m
      0′08″0′08″
      XS0.2 m0.4 m
      0′08″1′04″
      M0.3 m0.5 m
      0′12″1′08″
      XL0.5 m0.6 m
      1′08″1′12″
      XXL0.6 m0.8 m
      1′12″2′07″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_PSYCHIC
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0s
      Dodge Distance0
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Inkay CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Inkay's has 1048 max CP (at Level 50). A Inkay obtained from Raids can be encountered from 486 CP to 529 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 608 CP to 662 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Inkay can be found in the 365 CP to 397 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1048 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch365 CP - 397 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs486 CP - 529 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids486 CP - 529 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      608 CP - 662 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Inkay Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      113 CP241 CP369 CP
      497 CP5125 CP6153 CP
      7181 CP8209 CP9237 CP
      10265 CP11291 CP12318 CP
      13344 CP14371 CP15397 CP
      16424 CP17450 CP18476 CP
      19503 CP20529 CP21556 CP
      22582 CP23609 CP24636 CP
      25662 CP26689 CP27715 CP
      28742 CP29768 CP30795 CP
      31808 CP32821 CP33834 CP
      34848 CP35861 CP36874 CP
      37887 CP38900 CP39914 CP
      40927 CP41939 CP42951 CP
      43963 CP44975 CP45987 CP
      46999 CP471011 CP481023 CP
      491036 CP501048 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Inkay

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Inkay's Dark and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Inkay.

      Dark Dark

      Psychic Psychic

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Inkay Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Inkay Candy296 Inkay Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Inkay Candy10 Inkay Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Inkay Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Inkay Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Inkay Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Inkay Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Inkay Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Inkay Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Inkay Candy-

      Inkay Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Inkay from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Inkay in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Inkay Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Inkay Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Inkay Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Inkay Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Inkay Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Inkay Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Inkay Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Inkay Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Inkay Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Inkay Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Inkay Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Inkay Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Inkay Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Inkay Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Inkay Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Inkay Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Inkay Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Inkay Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Inkay Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Inkay Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Inkay Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Inkay Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Inkay Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Inkay Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Inkay Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Inkay Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Inkay Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Inkay Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Inkay Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Inkay Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Inkay Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Inkay Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Inkay Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Inkay Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Inkay Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Inkay Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Inkay Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Inkay Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Inkay Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Inkay Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Inkay Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Inkay Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Inkay Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Inkay Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Inkay Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Inkay Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Inkay Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Inkay Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Inkay Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Inkay Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Inkay Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Inkay Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Inkay Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Inkay Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Inkay Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Inkay Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Inkay Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Inkay Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Inkay Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Inkay Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Inkay Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Inkay Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Inkay Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Inkay Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Inkay Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Inkay Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Inkay Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Inkay Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Inkay Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Inkay Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Inkay Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Inkay Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Inkay Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Inkay Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Inkay Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Inkay Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Inkay Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Inkay Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Inkay Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Inkay Candy XL280,000304 Inkay Candy10 Inkay Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Inkay Candy XL290,000304 Inkay Candy20 Inkay Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Inkay Candy XL301,000304 Inkay Candy30 Inkay Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Inkay Candy XL312,000304 Inkay Candy40 Inkay Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Inkay Candy XL323,000304 Inkay Candy52 Inkay Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Inkay Candy XL334,000304 Inkay Candy64 Inkay Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Inkay Candy XL346,000304 Inkay Candy76 Inkay Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Inkay Candy XL358,000304 Inkay Candy88 Inkay Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Inkay Candy XL370,000304 Inkay Candy103 Inkay Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Inkay Candy XL382,000304 Inkay Candy118 Inkay Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Inkay Candy XL395,000304 Inkay Candy133 Inkay Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Inkay Candy XL408,000304 Inkay Candy148 Inkay Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Inkay Candy XL421,000304 Inkay Candy165 Inkay Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Inkay Candy XL434,000304 Inkay Candy182 Inkay Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Inkay Candy XL448,000304 Inkay Candy199 Inkay Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Inkay Candy XL462,000304 Inkay Candy216 Inkay Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Inkay Candy XL476,000304 Inkay Candy236 Inkay Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Inkay Candy XL490,000304 Inkay Candy256 Inkay Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Inkay Candy XL505,000304 Inkay Candy276 Inkay Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Inkay Candy XL520,000304 Inkay Candy296 Inkay Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Inkay

      Inkay high resolution sprites

      Inkay Pokédex entries

      Kalos

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Inkay’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon, Inkay is especially weak against Bug-type moves, and weak against Fairy-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Inkay in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Inkay in Pokémon GO are Psywave and Night Slash. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.653 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 37.434.

      How does Inkay perform in Raids?

      Inkay's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Inkay rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Inkay's performance as a Dark-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Inkay?

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

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

      Inkay’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 927 CP and 1048 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.