Inkay • Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokédex
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Inkay
Inkay's Type
Inkay's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 686
- Galar #
- 290
- Armor #
- 108
- Crown #
- --
Inkay's Base Stats
- HP:
- 53
- Attack:
- 54
- Defense:
- 53
- Sp. Atk:
- 37
- Sp. Def:
- 46
- Speed:
- 45
- Total:
- 288
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'4" (0.4m)
- Weight:
- 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 1 / Water 2
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- Base EXP:
- 58
- Catch Rate:
- 190
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Inkay's Abilities
Here are what abilities Inkay can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Contrary
- Raises Inkay's stats whenever its stats are lowered and lowers its stats whenever they are raised.
- Suction Cups
- Prevents Inkay from being switched out of battle by other Pokémon's moves or effects.
- Infiltrator
- Inkay's moves ignore Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard on the target.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Inkay's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 4×
- immune
Inkay's Evolution Line
Inkay does not evolve into any other known or available Pokémon.Inkay's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Inkay can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Inkay's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Inkay's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Inkay's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Inkay is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Inkay is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 216 | 246 | 280 | 310 | 53 |
| Attack | 113 | 143 | 177 | 207 | 54 |
| Defense | 111 | 141 | 175 | 205 | 53 |
| Sp. Atk | 79 | 109 | 143 | 173 | 37 |
| Sp. Def | 97 | 127 | 161 | 191 | 46 |
| Speed | 95 | 125 | 159 | 189 | 45 |
| Total | 288 | ||||
Where to Find Inkay
If you're looking for where to find Inkay, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Inkay in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Inkay in the Wild
Galar Route 7
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| 10% |
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Galar Route 9 (Circhester Bay)
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| 25% |
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Bridge Field
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Over. |
 Rain |
 Strm. |
 Sun |
 Snow |
 Bliz. |
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 Fog |
| 20% | -- | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% | 20% | 10% | -- |
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| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
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Rain |
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Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
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Dusty Bowl
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20% | -- | -- | -- |
|
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Giant's Mirror
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20% | -- | -- | -- |
|
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Hammerlocke Hills
| Random Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| 25% | 35% | 15% | -- | 15% | 25% | 10% | -- | 15% |
|
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Fields of Honor
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | 20% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
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| Random Encounters | ||||||||
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | 15% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
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Challenge Beach
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
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Rain |
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Sun |
Snow |
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| -- | 20% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
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Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | 15% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
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Loop Lagoon
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | 20% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
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| Random Encounters | ||||||||
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | 15% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Training Lowlands
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rain |
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Sun |
Snow |
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Fog |
| -- | 20% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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| Random Encounters | ||||||||
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | 15% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
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