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name=Inkay | | {{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Inkay}} | ||
jname=マーイーカ | | |} | ||
jtranslit=Māīka | | {{Pokémon Infobox | ||
tmname=Maaiika | | |name=Inkay | ||
|jname=マーイーカ | |||
typebox=1 | | |jtranslit=Māīka | ||
type1=Dark | | |tmname=Maaiika | ||
type2=Psychic | | |category=Revolving | ||
abilityn=d | | |typebox=1 | ||
ability1=Suction Cups | | |type1=Dark | ||
ability2=Contrary | | |type2=Psychic | ||
abilityd=Infiltrator | | |abilityn=d | ||
ndex=686 | | |ability1=Suction Cups | ||
karea=Coastal | | |ability2=Contrary | ||
kdex=010 | | |abilityd=Infiltrator | ||
height-ftin=1'04" | | |ndex=686 | ||
height-m=0.4 | | |karea=Coastal | ||
weight-lbs=7.7 | | |kdex=010 | ||
weight-kg=3.5 | | |height-ftin=1'04" | ||
egggroupn=2 | | |height-m=0.4 | ||
egggroup1=Water 1 | | |weight-lbs=7.7 | ||
egggroup2=Water 2 | | |weight-kg=3.5 | ||
gendercode=127 | | |egggroupn=2 | ||
eggcycles= | |egggroup1=Water 1 | ||
evtotal=1 | | |egggroup2=Water 2 | ||
evat=1 | | |gendercode=127 | ||
expyield=58 | | |eggcycles=20 | ||
lv100exp=1,000,000 | | |evtotal=1 | ||
color=Blue | | |evat=1 | ||
catchrate=190 | | |expyield=58 | ||
body=10 | | |lv100exp=1,000,000 | ||
pokefordex=inkay | | |color=Blue | ||
generation=6 | | |catchrate=190 | ||
friendship=70 | |body=10 | ||
|pokefordex=inkay | |||
|generation=6 | |||
|friendship=70 | |||
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'''Inkay''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マーイーカ''' ''Maaiika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} Pokémon. | '''Inkay''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マーイーカ''' ''Maaiika'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Malamar}} starting at [[level]] 30 while the [[Nintendo | It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Malamar}} starting at [[level]] 30 when leveled up while the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system is held upside-down. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:James Inkay.png|thumb|left|250px|Inkay in the anime]] | [[File:James Inkay.png|thumb|left|250px|Inkay in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
====[[James's Inkay]]==== | ====[[James's Inkay]]==== | ||
An Inkay appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', which [[James]] caught while | An Inkay appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', which [[James]] caught while he was eating sandwiches. When James traveled to [[Alola]] in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', Inkay was revealed to have been left at [[Team Rocket HQ]]. | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
Multiple wild Inkay appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', where [[James's Inkay]] helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil {{p|Malamar}}. | Multiple wild Inkay appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', where [[James's Inkay]] helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil {{p|Malamar}}. James tried to release Inkay afterwards so Inkay could be happy with the other Inkay but Inkay rejoined his team. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Xerosic Inkay Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Inkay in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Inkay debuted in ''[[PAXY05|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]'', where it was seen with its | Inkay debuted in ''[[PAXY05|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]'', where it was seen with its Trainer, a male {{tc|Poké Fan}}. | ||
[[Xerosic]]'s {{p|Malamar}} was revealed to have been under his ownership since it was an Inkay. It evolved when [[Lysandre]] explained him it's peculiar evolution method, demonstrating it by turning Inkay upside-down, making it evolve instantly. It showed up in a flashback in ''[[PAXY33|Chesnaught Protects]]''. | |||
===In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga=== | ===In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga=== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=== | ||
Inkay appears as a Poké Ball summon in | Inkay appears as a Poké Ball summon in both versions of the game. It will turn over and hit the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip. | ||
====Trophy information==== | ====Trophy information==== | ||
'''NA''': ''Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its | '''NA''': ''Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its Topsy-Turvy move will flip anyone who wanders too close upside down. Watch out! '' | ||
'''PAL''': ''A Pokémon that looks this much like a squid MUST be a Water-type, right? Wrong! It's a Dark- and Psychic-type. If you're struggling to get it to evolve, try holding your system upside down. In this game, Inkay's Topsy-Turvy move can knock you over, and you won't be much use like that, so watch out! '' | '''PAL''': ''A Pokémon that looks this much like a squid MUST be a Water-type, right? Wrong! It's a Dark- and Psychic-type. If you're struggling to get it to evolve, try holding your system upside down. In this game, Inkay's Topsy-Turvy move can knock you over, and you won't be much use like that, so watch out! '' | ||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}} | {{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{ | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay|All|Japan|10|November 22, 2013 to January 26, 2014;<br/>December 26, 2013 to January 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}} | ||
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===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
====Base stats==== | ====Base stats==== | ||
{{BaseStats| | {{BaseStats | ||
type=Dark| | |type=Dark | ||
type2=Psychic| | |type2=Psychic | ||
HP= 53| | |HP= 53 | ||
Attack= 54| | |Attack= 54 | ||
Defense=53| | |Defense=53 | ||
SpAtk= 37| | |SpAtk= 37 | ||
SpDef= 46| | |SpDef= 46 | ||
Speed= 45}} | |Speed= 45}} | ||
===Type effectiveness=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{TypeEffectiveness| | {{TypeEffectiveness | ||
type1=Dark| | |type1=Dark | ||
type2=Psychic| | |type2=Psychic | ||
Normal=100| | |Normal=100 | ||
Flying=100| | |Flying=100 | ||
Fighting=100| | |Fighting=100 | ||
Ground=100| | |Ground=100 | ||
Rock=100| | |Rock=100 | ||
Bug=400| | |Bug=400 | ||
Poison=100| | |Poison=100 | ||
Ghost=100| | |Ghost=100 | ||
Steel=100| | |Steel=100 | ||
Fire=100| | |Fire=100 | ||
Water=100| | |Water=100 | ||
Grass=100| | |Grass=100 | ||
Electric=100| | |Electric=100 | ||
Psychic=0| | |Psychic=0 | ||
Ice=100| | |Ice=100 | ||
Dragon=100| | |Dragon=100 | ||
Dark=100| | |Dark=100 | ||
Fairy=200| | |Fairy=200 | ||
notes=no| | |notes=no | ||
dark=yes| | |dark=yes | ||
newpsychic=½}} | |newpsychic=½}} | ||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{ | {{learnlist/levelh/7|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|1|Constrict|Normal|Physical|10|100|35}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|4|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|8|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|12|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|13|Psywave|Psychic|Special|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|15|Topsy-Turvy|Dark|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|18|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|21|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|23|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|27|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|31|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|35|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|39|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|43|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|46|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/level7|48|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelf/ | {{learnlist/levelf/7|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | ====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/ | {{learnlist/tmh/7|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM97|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | |||
{{learnlist/ | |||
{{learnlist/ | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/ | |||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/ | {{learnlist/breedh/7|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}{{MSP|690|Skrelp}}{{MSP|691|Dragalge}}|Camouflage|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|158|Totodile}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15|*}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}|Power Split|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|*}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|—|100|15|*}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/ | {{learnlist/breedf/7|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/ | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor7null}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/ | |||
=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{ | {{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}} | ||
{{ | {{Template:Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=686 | ||
{{ | |power=1 | ||
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=686|num=365 | |||
|min=40 | |||
|max=60 | |||
|raisemaxlevel=0 | |||
|skill=Mega Boost+ | |||
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type more. | |||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
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{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}} | {{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=686}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=686}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=686}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Inkay and {{p|Malamar}} have several unique attributes: | * Inkay and {{p|Malamar}} have several unique attributes: | ||
** In addition to Inkay's method of evolution into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] Pokémon games | ** In addition to Inkay's method of evolution into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous [[core series]] Pokémon games, because the [[Nintendo 3DS]] is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal {{wp|gyroscope}}. | ||
** They are the only Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}} that are not {{type|Water}}. | ** They are the only Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}} that are not {{type|Water}}. | ||
** They are the only Pokémon that can have the ability {{a|Contrary}} without it being their Hidden Ability | ** They are the only Pokémon that can have the ability {{a|Contrary}} without it being their [[Hidden Ability]]. | ||
* Inkay and its evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref> | * Inkay and its evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART]</ref> | ||
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|de=Iscalar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kalmare|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|Ja ne, is klar|I see!}}'' | |de=Iscalar|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kalmare|squid}}'' and ''{{tt|Ja ne, is klar|I see!}}'' | ||
|it=Inkay|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Inkay|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=오케이징 '' | |ko=오케이징 ''Okijing''|komeaning=From ''OK'' and {{tt|오징어 ''ojing'eo''|inkfish}} | ||
|zh_cmn=豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}} | |zh_cmn=豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}} | ||
|zh_yue=毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷 ''yāu''|squid}} | |zh_yue=毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷 ''yāu''|squid}} | ||
|hi= इनके ''Inkay'' |himeaning= | |hi=इनके ''Inkay''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Инкей ''Inkey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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{{Project Pokédex notice}} | {{Project Pokédex notice}} | ||
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[[de:Iscalar]] | [[de:Iscalar]] | ||
[[fr:Sepiatop]] | [[fr:Sepiatop]] | ||
[[it:Inkay]] | [[it:Inkay]] | ||
[[ja:マーイーカ]] | [[ja:マーイーカ]] | ||
[[zh: | [[pl:Inkay]] | ||
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Inkay (Japanese: マーイーカ Maaiika) is a dual-type Dark/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves into Malamar starting at level 30 when leveled up while the Nintendo 3DS system is held upside-down.
Biology
Inkay is a primarily blue squid-like Pokémon. It has a transparent mantle that resembles a hat with a pink "inner body" overlaid with yellow lights. Those who stare at those lights become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing Inkay to escape. It has two tendril-like tentacles that hang from this "hat", similar to some styles of winter hats, and these tentacles hang next to its six short arms. Its eyes are round and have pupils, but no identifiable iris. Inkay also has a small, pink, beak-like mouth set between its eyes. It and its evolution, Malamar are the only known Pokémon capable of learning Topsy-Turvy.
In the anime
Major appearances
James's Inkay
An Inkay appeared in A Battle of Aerial Mobility!, which James caught while he was eating sandwiches. When James traveled to Alola in Loading the Dex!, Inkay was revealed to have been left at Team Rocket HQ.
Other
Multiple wild Inkay appeared in Facing the Grand Design!, where James's Inkay helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil Malamar. James tried to release Inkay afterwards so Inkay could be happy with the other Inkay but Inkay rejoined his team.
Pokédex entries
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Inkay debuted in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't, where it was seen with its Trainer, a male Poké Fan.
Xerosic's Malamar was revealed to have been under his ownership since it was an Inkay. It evolved when Lysandre explained him it's peculiar evolution method, demonstrating it by turning Inkay upside-down, making it evolve instantly. It showed up in a flashback in Chesnaught Protects.
In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga
Kanna owned an Inkay.
In the TCG
- Main article: Inkay (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Inkay appears as a Poké Ball summon in both versions of the game. It will turn over and hit the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip.
Trophy information
NA: Inkay may look like a Water-type Pokémon, but it's actually a Dark/Psychic type! Once it has reached the proper level, Inkay can evolve into Malamar if you hold the Nintendo 3DS upside down. In Smash Bros., its Topsy-Turvy move will flip anyone who wanders too close upside down. Watch out!
PAL: A Pokémon that looks this much like a squid MUST be a Water-type, right? Wrong! It's a Dark- and Psychic-type. If you're struggling to get it to evolve, try holding your system upside down. In this game, Inkay's Topsy-Turvy move can knock you over, and you won't be much use like that, so watch out!
Game data
Pokédex entries
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In side games
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In events
Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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XY | Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay | All | Japan | 10 | November 22, 2013 to January 26, 2014; December 26, 2013 to January 26, 2014 |
Held items
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Events* | Aspear Berry (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 53
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113 - 160 | 216 - 310 | |
54
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53 - 116 | 101 - 227 | |
53
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52 - 115 | 99 - 225 | |
37
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37 - 97 | 71 - 190 | |
46
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45 - 107 | 87 - 210 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
Total: 288
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By TM/HM
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Side game data
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Evolution
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+ Level 30 (hold game system upside-down) → |
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Sprites
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Trivia
- Inkay and Malamar have several unique attributes:
- In addition to Inkay's method of evolution into Malamar being unique, it would have been impossible in any of the previous core series Pokémon games, because the Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo's first handheld system with an internal gyroscope.
- They are the only Pokémon in the Water 2 Egg Group that are not Water-type.
- They are the only Pokémon that can have the ability Contrary without it being their Hidden Ability.
- Inkay and its evolution were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[1]
Origin
Inkay is based on a squid or a cuttlefish. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the vampire or humboldt squids, or by deimatic behaviour in cephalopods as a whole.
Name origin
Inkay may be a combination of ink or inkfish and okay.
Maaiika may be a combination of 魔 ma (demon) and 烏賊 ika (cuttlefish or squid) or 真烏賊 maika (Japanese flying squid). It may also involve a pun of まあ,いいか Mā, iika (Well, whatever; Oh well).
In other languages
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
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