Type matchups
Damage Inkay takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Psychic type, Inkay has 2 weaknesses, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Dark/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 53
- Attack
- 54
- Defense
- 53
- Sp. Atk
- 37
- Sp. Def
- 46
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 288
Inkay has a base stat total of 288, higher than 10% of Pokémon. With Attack (54) well above Sp. Atk (37), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 53 HP, 53 Defense and 46 Sp. Def it is frail.
Inkay can have the abilities Contrary, Suction Cups and Infiltrator.
How to beat Inkay
The best way to beat Inkay is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Lokix hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and is immune to Inkay's Psychic moves and resists its Dark moves. Genesect hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic moves. Volcarona hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB.
Evolution
Inkay is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Inkay → Malamar) and evolves into Malamar.
Best counters to Inkay
Other Dark/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Inkay weak to?
As a Dark/Psychic type, Inkay takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×) and Fairy moves.
What is Inkay resistant to?
Inkay has no type resistances. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Inkay?
Strong type-based picks include Lokix, Genesect and Volcarona, which hit Inkay with super-effective attacks.