Read about Inkay in Pokemon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor. Get to know Inkay's Evolution Chart, Location, How To Get, Where To Find, How To Evolve in Sword Shield!!
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Inkay - Ability, Type & Weakness

Base Stats
*Base Stats refers to a certain set status value, unique to each Pokemon species.
| HP | ![]() ![]() |
|---|---|
| Atk | ![]() |
| Def | ![]() ![]() |
| Sp.Atk | ![]() ![]() |
| Sp.Def | ![]() ![]() |
| Speed | ![]() |
| Total | 288 |
Inkay - Pokemon Type
| Type 1 | Type 2 |
|---|---|
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Type Strength & Weakness
| Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×4 | ![]() |
| ×2 | ![]() |
| ×0.5 | None |
| ×0.25 | None |
| No Effect | ![]() |
Inkay - Ability
| Contrary | Makes stat changes have an opposite effect. |
|---|---|
| Suction Cups | Negates all moves and items that force switching out |
| Infiltrator (Hidden Ability) | Passes through the opposing Pokémon's barrier and strikes |
Inkay - How To Get & How To Evolve
How To Get & Evolve Chart
| Name | Location/Evolution |
|---|---|
Inkay | Location: - Route 7 - Route 9 - Bridge Field (All Weather) - Hammerlocke Hills (Clear, Cloudy, Rain, Sunny, Snow, Hail, Fog) - Dusty Bowl (Snow) - Fields Of Honor (Cloudy) - Challenge Beach (Cloudy) - Training Lowlands (Cloudy) - Loop Lagoon (Cloudy) |
Malamar | Location: TBD or None Static Encounter: - Fields Of Honor (Cloudy/Rain) - Soothing Wetlands (Cloudy/Rain) - Challenge Beach (Cloudy/Rain) - Loop Lagoon (Cloudy/Rain) - Training Lowlands (Cloudy/Rain) Evolution: Lv. 30: Evolves from Inkay while holding the Nintendo Switch upside down |
Inkay - Pokedex Data
Basic Info
| National Dex No. | Galar Dex No. |
|---|---|
| 686 | 290 |
| Height | Weight |
| 0.4m | 3.5kg |
| Gender | Egg Group |
| ♂/♀ | Water1 / Water2 |
Pokedex Entry
| 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. |
Obtainable Effort Value
| HP | Atk | Def | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Inkay - Moves
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| Move How to Learn | Type Category | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| Tackle Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Hypnosis Learns at Lv.3 | ![]() ![]() | - | 60 | 20 |
| Wrap Learns at Lv.6 | ![]() ![]() | 15 | 90 | 20 |
| Payback Learns at Lv.9 | ![]() ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| Pluck Learns at Lv.12 | ![]() ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Psybeam Learns at Lv.15 | ![]() ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| Swagger Learns at Lv.18 | ![]() ![]() | - | 85 | 15 |
| Slash Learns at Lv.21 | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Night Slash Learns at Lv.24 | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| Psycho Cut Learns at Lv.27 | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Switcheroo Learns at Lv.31 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Foul Play Learns at Lv.33 | ![]() ![]() | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| Topsy-Turvy Learns at Lv.36 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Superpower Learns at Lv.39 | ![]() ![]() | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| Light Screen Learns with TM17 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Reflect Learns with TM18 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Rest Learns with TM21 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Rock Slide Learns with TM22 | ![]() ![]() | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| Thief Learns with TM23 | ![]() ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Snore Learns with TM24 | ![]() ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Protect Learns with TM25 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Attract Learns with TM31 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Rain Dance Learns with TM33 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| Sunny Day Learns with TM34 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| Facade Learns with TM39 | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Fake Tears Learns with TM47 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Payback Learns with TM57 | ![]() ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| Fling Learns with TM59 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Guard Swap Learns with TM61 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Psycho Cut Learns with TM69 | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Trick Room Learns with TM70 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| Round Learns with TM76 | ![]() ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| Retaliate Learns with TM79 | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| Flamethrower Learns with TR02 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| Thunderbolt Learns with TR08 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| Psychic Learns with TR11 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| Substitute Learns with TR20 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Endure Learns with TR26 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Sleep Talk Learns with TR27 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Baton Pass Learns with TR29 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 40 |
| Future Sight Learns with TR34 | ![]() ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| Taunt Learns with TR37 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Superpower Learns with TR39 | ![]() ![]() | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| Calm Mind Learns with TR49 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Dark Pulse Learns with TR58 | ![]() ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Nasty Plot Learns with TR68 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Foul Play Learns with TR81 | ![]() ![]() | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| Stored Power Learns with TR82 | ![]() ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| Ally Switch Learns with TR83 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| Liquidation Learns with TR98 | ![]() ![]() | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| Destiny Bond Egg move | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| Disable Egg move | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Acupressure Egg move | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Lash Out Tutor move | ![]() ![]() |

