Inkay (#0686) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP53113–160216–310

Atk5453–116101–227

Def5352–11599–225

SpA3737–9771–190

SpD4645–10787–210

Spe4545–10685–207

Total288Higher than 12% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Inkay outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug4×Fairy2×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 15 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Contrary
Inverts stat changes.
Suction Cups
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
InfiltratorHidden ability
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.12% of teams · rank #103 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 12 HP / 244 Atk / 252 Def
Tera Type: Fighting

Superpower
Knock Off
Destiny Bond
Trick Room

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.16%
Rated 1500+0.63%
Rated 1630+0.12%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.12%

Moves

Superpower100%
Knock Off74.5%
Destiny Bond59.6%
Trick Room58.9%
Psycho Cut41.2%
Stored Power25.3%
Foul Play25.1%
Topsy-Turvy6.5%
Switcheroo5.9%
Liquidation1.3%

Items

Eviolite85.5%
Choice Scarf8%
Oran Berry6.5%
No item0.1%
Choice Specs0%
Leftovers0%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 12 HP / 244 Atk / 252 Def58.5%
Brave 244 Atk / 228 SpD22%
Adamant 12 HP / 244 Atk / 12 Def / 228 SpD6.5%
Jolly 12 HP / 244 Atk / 12 Def / 236 Spe6%
Lonely 12 HP / 244 Atk / 12 Def / 236 Spe3.1%

Tera types

Fighting66.8%
Dark26.8%
Poison5.9%
Rock0.3%

Common teammates

Glimmet50.1%
Solosis50.1%
Cranidos50.1%
Slowpoke50.1%
Bronzor50.1%
Zorua-Hisui24.8%
Froakie24.5%
Aipom22.2%

Evolution

#0686InkayDarkPsychic
1. Level 30 holding the console upside down#0687MalamarDarkPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

3HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

6WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

9PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

12PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

15PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

18SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

21SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

24Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

27Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

31SwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

33Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

36Topsy-TurvyInverts the target’s stat modifiers.DarkStatus——20

39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

Egg moves 3

EggAcupressureRaises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.NormalStatus——30

EggDestiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Revolving Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Coastal Kalos#010Updated Alola#026Updated Melemele#026Updated Poni#010Galar#290Isle of Armor#108Blueberry#080Lumiose#159

By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.
Shield
It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.
Sword
When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.
Ultra Moon
It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.
Ultra Sun
It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent’s will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: マーイーカ
Japanese (romaji): Maaiika
Korean: 오케이징
Chinese (Traditional): 好啦魷
Chinese (Simplified): 好啦鱿
French: Sepiatop
German: Iscalar
Spanish: Inkay
Italian: Inkay

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 58
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Water 2
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 14 areas

Bridge FieldSurfing in the overworld, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlSurfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–43
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 14 areas

Bridge FieldSurfing in the overworld, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlSurfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–43
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 4 areas

Ancient Poni PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–61
Poni WildsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–7

Ultra Sun 4 areas

Ancient Poni PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–61
Poni WildsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–7

Y 3 areas

Azure BayWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14–15

X 3 areas

Azure BayWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14–15