Inkay Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Inkay in Pokémon Sword. 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 Sword
GalarInkay Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.
Pokemon Sword Inkay Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Inkay Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Inkay via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Peck | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 3 |
| Wrap | normal | Lv. 6 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 9 |
| Pluck | flying | Lv. 12 |
| Psybeam | psychic | Lv. 15 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Night Slash | dark | Lv. 24 |
| Psycho Cut | psychic | Lv. 27 |
| Switcheroo | dark | Lv. 31 |
| Foul Play | dark | Lv. 33 |
| Topsy Turvy | dark | Lv. 36 |
| Superpower | fighting | Lv. 39 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Inkay Locations
Inkay can be caught in 10 locations across Pokémon Sword, 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- grassLv. 37-41Visible encounters10%Uncommon
Galar Route 9
2 encounters- grassLv. 39-43Hidden encounters25%Frequent
- curryLv. 39-43Curry encounters24.35%Frequent
Bridge Field
2 encounters- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters20%10%10%10%20%30%10%
- surfLv. 40-43Visible encountersSurfing15%Uncommon
Dusty Bowl
1 encounter- surfLv. 41-45Visible encounters20%Surfing
Giants Mirror
1 encounter- surfLv. 41-45Visible encounters20%Surfing
Hammerlocke Hills
1 encounter- grassLv. 28-30Hidden encounters25%35%15%25%10%15%15%
Fields Of Honor
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- grassLv. 13-18Hidden encounters15%
- grassLv. 10-15Visible encounters20%
Challenge Beach
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- grassLv. 13-18Hidden encounters15%
- grassLv. 10-15Visible encounters20%
Loop Lagoon
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- grassLv. 19-24Hidden encounters15%
- grassLv. 16-21Visible encounters20%
Training Lowlands
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- grassLv. 16-21Hidden encounters15%
- grassLv. 13-18Visible encounters20%