Inkay

Inkay official artwork
#0686

Inkay

Revolving Pokémon

DARKPSYCHIC

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

Inkay is No. 0686 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Dark and Psychic-type Revolving Pokémon. It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Inkay first belongs to Generation Vi. Inkay does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Contrary, Suction Cups and Infiltrator, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Inkay at a glance

Type
DARKPSYCHIC
Weak to
BUGFAIRY
Best base stat
Attack — 54
Abilities
Contrary, Suction Cups, Infiltrator (Hidden)
Next evolution
Malamar — Level 30
Height
0.4 m
Weight
3.5 kg
Generation
Generation Vi
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
190
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp53
Attack54
Defense53
Special Attack37
Special Defense46
Speed45
Total288

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Inkay is hit by each type:

Very weak to

BUG

Weak to

FAIRY

Immune to

PSYCHIC

Based on Dark / Psychic typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Level 30
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver