Inkay is a Dark, Psychic-type Pokémon from the Kalos region. It evolves into Malamar when fed 50 candies with the mobile device turned upside down.
Pokédex description[]
Revolving Pokémon
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
- Inkay's cry
Possible attacks[]
Fast attacks[]
4 (8) / 3
5 (10) / 3
Charged attacks[]
45 (23) / 50
65 (22) / 70
Attack availability[]
- Psywave: added on March 1st, 2024
Evolution family[]
Inkay is part of a two-member family.
Availability[]
- Inkay was released at the start of Psychic Spectacular 2021 on September 8th, 2021.
- Shiny form of Inkay was released at the start of the Inkay Limited Research on September 3rd, 2022.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
795 861 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2021 Sep 8
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
529 | 5-km Eggs since 2024 Dec 3
Increased chance/Previously in: |
Raid Battles |
529 662 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 2,903
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
397 | Field Research: Win in the GO Battle League: Dual Destiny Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts: World of Wonders: Taken Over Take snapshots of 3 different wild Dark-type Pokémon: Adventures Abound Make an Excellent Curveball Throw: Psychic Spectacular 2023 Win a raid: 2022 Oct Inkay Limited Research: 2022 Sep 3 Evolve one Inkay: Psychic Spectacular 2021 Special Research/Timed Research: Team Building: Great League - Bonus Timed Research - 2nd part: Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt Starry Skies - 2nd part: task dependent on version A Mystic Hero - 3rd part: Evolve 10 Pokémon Psychic Spectacular - Completing 5th part |
GO Snapshot |
795 | Obtainable during: Psychic Spectacular 2021: Sep 8 - 13 (1 per day) |