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Inkay, the Revolving Pokémon — Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon official artwork
darkpsychic
Inkay
ID:#686Revolving Pokémon
Height
0.4m
Weight
3.5kg
Catch Rate
190
Exp
58
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

Inkay Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Inkay in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 56 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shield
Galar

Inkay Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry

By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.

Pokemon Shield Inkay Sprites

Inkay front-facing sprite from Pokémon ShieldPrimary
Inkay shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon ShieldShiny

Pokémon Shield Inkay Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Inkay via various methods in Pokémon Shield.

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
PeckflyingLv. 1
HypnosispsychicLv. 3
WrapnormalLv. 6
PaybackdarkLv. 9
PluckflyingLv. 12
PsybeampsychicLv. 15
SwaggernormalLv. 18
SlashnormalLv. 21
Night SlashdarkLv. 24
Psycho CutpsychicLv. 27
SwitcheroodarkLv. 31
Foul PlaydarkLv. 33
Topsy TurvydarkLv. 36
SuperpowerfightingLv. 39

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shield Inkay Locations

Inkay can be caught in 10 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Hammerlocke Hills, Bridge Field, and Galar Route 9. The most reliable spawn is at Hammerlocke Hills, where you'll find it between Lv. 28 and 30 by grass with a 35% encounter rate.

Galar Route 7

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 37-41
    Visible encounters
    10%Uncommon

Galar Route 9

2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 39-43
    Hidden encounters
    25%Frequent
  • curry
    Lv. 39-43
    Curry encounters
    24.35%Frequent

Bridge Field

2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 26-28
    Hidden encounters
    20%10%10%10%20%30%10%
  • surf
    Lv. 40-43
    Visible encounters
    Surfing
    15%Uncommon

Dusty Bowl

1 encounter
  • surf
    Lv. 41-45
    Visible encounters
    20%
    Surfing

Giants Mirror

1 encounter
  • surf
    Lv. 41-45
    Visible encounters
    20%
    Surfing

Hammerlocke Hills

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 28-30
    Hidden encounters
    25%35%15%25%10%15%15%

Fields Of Honor

Isle Of Armor2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 13-18
    Hidden encounters
    15%
  • grass
    Lv. 10-15
    Visible encounters
    20%

Challenge Beach

Isle Of Armor2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 13-18
    Hidden encounters
    15%
  • grass
    Lv. 10-15
    Visible encounters
    20%

Loop Lagoon

Isle Of Armor2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 19-24
    Hidden encounters
    15%
  • grass
    Lv. 16-21
    Visible encounters
    20%

Training Lowlands

Isle Of Armor2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 16-21
    Hidden encounters
    15%
  • grass
    Lv. 10-15
    Visible encounters
    20%