Inkay, the Revolving Pokémon. Able to evolve into Malamar. A Dark and Psychic type. It was introduced in Generation 6.
Base stats
| HP | 53 | 216 | 310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 54 | 101 | 113 | 207 | 227 | |
| Defence | 53 | 99 | 111 | 205 | 225 | |
| Special Attack | 37 | 71 | 79 | 173 | 190 | |
| Special Defence | 46 | 87 | 97 | 191 | 210 | |
| Speed | 45 | 85 | 95 | 189 | 207 | |
| Total | 288 | min- | min | max | max+ |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.
Type Sensitiveness
Evolution chart
Moves
Below is a list of all moves that Inkay can learn in latest Pokémon games.
Level-Up Moves
Inkay learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 35 | 100% | |
| L1 | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 40 | 100% | |
| L3 | Hypnosis | Psychic | 20 | — | 60% | |
| L6 | Wrap | Normal | 20 | 15 | 90% | |
| L9 | Payback | Dark | 10 | 50 | 100% | |
| L12 | Pluck | Flying | 20 | 60 | 100% | |
| L15 | Psybeam | Psychic | 20 | 65 | 100% | |
| L18 | Swagger | Normal | 15 | — | 85% | |
| L21 | Slash | Normal | 20 | 70 | 100% | |
| L24 | Night Slash | Dark | 15 | 70 | 100% | |
| L27 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 20 | 70 | 100% | |
| L31 | Switcheroo | Dark | 10 | — | 100% | |
| L33 | Foul Play | Dark | 15 | 95 | 100% | |
| L36 | Topsy-Turvy | Dark | 20 | — | — | |
| L39 | Superpower | Fighting | 5 | 120 | 100% |
Egg Moves
Inkay learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | Normal | 30 | — | — | |
| Disable | Normal | 20 | — | 100% | |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | 5 | — | — |
Tutor Moves
Inkay can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding Force | Psychic | 10 | 80 | 100% | |
| Lash Out | Dark | 5 | 75 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Inkay is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM17 | Light Screen | Psychic | 30 | — | — | |
| TM18 | Reflect | Psychic | 20 | — | — | |
| TM21 | Rest | Psychic | 10 | — | — | |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 10 | 75 | 90% | |
| TM23 | Thief | Dark | 25 | 60 | 100% | |
| TM24 | Snore | Normal | 15 | 50 | 100% | |
| TM25 | Protect | Normal | 10 | — | — | |
| TM31 | Attract | Normal | 15 | — | 100% | |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | Water | 5 | — | — | |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | Fire | 5 | — | — | |
| TM39 | Facade | Normal | 20 | 70 | 100% | |
| TM47 | Fake Tears | Dark | 20 | — | 100% | |
| TM57 | Payback | Dark | 10 | 50 | 100% | |
| TM59 | Fling | Dark | 10 | — | 100% | |
| TM61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | 10 | — | — | |
| TM69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 20 | 70 | 100% | |
| TM70 | Trick Room | Psychic | 5 | — | — | |
| TM76 | Round | Normal | 15 | 60 | 100% | |
| TM79 | Retaliate | Normal | 5 | 70 | 100% | |
| TR02 | Flamethrower | Fire | 15 | 90 | 100% | |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 15 | 90 | 100% | |
| TR11 | Psychic | Psychic | 10 | 90 | 100% | |
| TR20 | Substitute | Normal | 10 | — | — | |
| TR26 | Endure | Normal | 10 | — | — | |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | 10 | — | — | |
| TR29 | Baton Pass | Normal | 40 | — | — | |
| TR34 | Future Sight | Psychic | 10 | 120 | 100% | |
| TR37 | Taunt | Dark | 20 | — | 100% | |
| TR39 | Superpower | Fighting | 5 | 120 | 100% | |
| TR49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | 20 | — | — | |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 15 | 80 | 100% | |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | 20 | — | — | |
| TR81 | Foul Play | Dark | 15 | 95 | 100% | |
| TR82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 10 | 20 | 100% | |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | 15 | — | — | |
| TR98 | Liquidation | Water | 10 | 85 | 100% |
Level-Up Moves
Inkay learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 40 | 100% | |
| L1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 35 | 100% | |
| L1 | Constrict | Normal | 35 | 10 | 100% | |
| L4 | Reflect | Psychic | 20 | — | — | |
| L8 | Foul Play | Dark | 15 | 95 | 100% | |
| L12 | Swagger | Normal | 15 | — | 85% | |
| L13 | Psywave | Psychic | 15 | — | 100% | |
| L15 | Topsy-Turvy | Dark | 20 | — | — | |
| L18 | Hypnosis | Psychic | 20 | — | 60% | |
| L21 | Psybeam | Psychic | 20 | 65 | 100% | |
| L23 | Switcheroo | Dark | 10 | — | 100% | |
| L27 | Payback | Dark | 10 | 50 | 100% | |
| L31 | Light Screen | Psychic | 30 | — | — | |
| L35 | Pluck | Flying | 20 | 60 | 100% | |
| L39 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 20 | 70 | 100% | |
| L43 | Slash | Normal | 20 | 70 | 100% | |
| L46 | Night Slash | Dark | 15 | 70 | 100% | |
| L48 | Superpower | Fighting | 5 | 120 | 100% |
Egg Moves
Inkay learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | 5 | — | — | |
| Guard Swap | Psychic | 10 | — | — | |
| Flatter | Dark | 15 | — | 100% | |
| Power Split | Psychic | 10 | — | — | |
| Camouflage | Normal | 20 | — | — | |
| Simple Beam | Normal | 15 | — | 100% |
Tutor Moves
Inkay can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knock Off | Dark | 20 | 65 | 100% | |
| Snatch | Dark | 10 | — | — | |
| Role Play | Psychic | 10 | — | — | |
| Superpower | Fighting | 5 | 120 | 100% | |
| Spite | Ghost | 10 | — | 100% | |
| Snore | Normal | 15 | 50 | 100% | |
| Telekinesis | Psychic | 15 | — | — | |
| Foul Play | Dark | 15 | 95 | 100% | |
| Ally Switch | Psychic | 15 | — | — | |
| Bind | Normal | 20 | 15 | 85% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Inkay is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | 20 | — | — | |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | 10 | — | 90% | |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 15 | 60 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | 5 | — | — | |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | 20 | — | 100% | |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | 30 | — | — | |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | 10 | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | 5 | — | — | |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | 20 | — | 100% | |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 15 | 90 | 100% | |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | 20 | — | 100% | |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 10 | 90 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | 15 | — | — | |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | 20 | — | — | |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 15 | 90 | 100% | |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 20 | 60 | — | |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | 15 | — | 100% | |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | 20 | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | 10 | — | — | |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | 15 | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | 25 | 60 | 100% | |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | 15 | 60 | 100% | |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | 10 | — | 100% | |
| TM63 | Embargo | Dark | 15 | — | 100% | |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | 10 | 50 | 100% | |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | 10 | — | — | |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 10 | 75 | 90% | |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | 15 | — | 85% | |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | 10 | — | — | |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | 10 | — | — | |
| TM92 | Trick Room | Psychic | 5 | — | — | |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 15 | 80 | 100% | |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | 20 | — | — |