Inkay (Pokémon): Difference between revisions
Oneofthosedf (talk | contribs) |
m Text replacement - "<br>↵{{PokémonPrevNext/Head" to "{{PokémonPrevNext/Head" |
||
(37 intermediate revisions by 16 users not shown) | |||
Line 43: | Line 43: | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Inkay is a blue, squid-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with a rounded, pink body inside that has several yellow, circular spots that can glow brightly. There are four of these luminescent spots on the front | Inkay is a blue, squid-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a transparent {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantle}} with a rounded, pink body inside that has several yellow, circular spots that can glow brightly. There are four of these luminescent spots on the front and two on the back. Attached to its mantle are two transparent tentacles; its remaining tentacles are part of its main body, eight in total. It has round black eyes and a pink {{wp|cephalopod beak|beak-like}} mouth. | ||
Inkay can cause its luminescent spots to blink and flash; this behavior serves a variety of uses. If Inkay is threatened, the blinking lights will cause its opponents to become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing it to escape. The blinking also serves to attract Inkay's prey, which | Inkay can cause its luminescent spots to blink and flash; this behavior serves a variety of uses. If Inkay is threatened, the blinking lights will cause its opponents to become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing it to escape. The blinking also serves to attract Inkay's prey, which is then ensnared and held in place by its tentacles. Inkay also uses various complex rhythms and patterns of lights to communicate to others of its kind. Because of this, Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in its habitat that emits light or echoing sounds. By floating upside-down, Inkay improves its blood flow along with clearing its head. This also drastically boosts the power of Inkay's {{t|Psychic}} moves and is what triggers its [[evolution]] into {{p|Malamar}}. | ||
Prior to [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Generation IX]], Inkay and its evolved form, Malamar, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Topsy-Turvy}}. | |||
===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
Inkay evolves into {{p|Malamar}}. | Inkay evolves into {{p|Malamar}}. | ||
(For specifics on this Pokémon's | (For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
{{evobox-2 | <div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2 | ||
|type1=Dark | |type1=Dark | ||
|type2=Psychic | |type2=Psychic | ||
Line 62: | Line 64: | ||
|name2=Malamar | |name2=Malamar | ||
|type1-2=Dark | |type1-2=Dark | ||
|type2-2=Psychic}} | |type2-2=Psychic}}</div> | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
Line 108: | Line 72: | ||
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=010|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=010|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{ | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] | {{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It draws prey near with its blinking lights and then wraps them up in its long tentacles and holds them in place.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When exchanging information with others of its kind, it flashes the light-emitting spots on its body in a complex rhythm.}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=290|reg2=Galar|num2=108|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}} | {{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=290|reg2=Galar|num2=108|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | {{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It spins while making its luminescent spots flash. These spots allow it to communicate with others by using different patterns of light.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=By exposing foes to the blinking of its luminescent spots, Inkay demoralizes them, and then it seizes the chance to flee.}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
Line 134: | Line 98: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay USUM.png|x200px]] | |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay USUM.png|x200px]] | ||
|style="border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Inkay SV Blueberry.png|x200px]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}} | | Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span> | ||
| Inkay in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
Line 143: | Line 109: | ||
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/NA|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t= | {{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Azure Bay]], [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Dark-type Safari|Dark]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
Line 149: | Line 115: | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Alola Route 1|Route 1]], [[Ancient Poni Path]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Poni Wilds]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Alola Route 1|Route 1]], [[Ancient Poni Path]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Poni Wilds]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{rt|7|Galar}}, {{rt|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]]<br>[[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|7|Galar}}, {{rt|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]]<br>[[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{ | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Challenge Beach]], [[Training Lowlands]], [[Loop Lagoon]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}} | {{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}} | ||
Line 162: | Line 128: | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 3.0.0+</sup>}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 3.0.0+</sup>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{ | {{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Coastal Biome]], [[Torchlit Labyrinth]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Inkay|3★}})}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
Line 192: | Line 158: | ||
====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}} | {{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=psychic}} | ||
{{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 | {{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}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
Line 241: | Line 207: | ||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
Inkay is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+. | |||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | {{learnlist/levelh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
Line 309: | Line 275: | ||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | {{learnlist/breedh/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed9||Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30 | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed9||Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—| | |Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed9||Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20 | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | {{learnlist/breedf/9|Inkay|Dark|Psychic|6}} | ||
===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}} | {{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}} | ||
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686 | |||
|coset=9 | |||
|conto={{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Lanturn}}, {{p|Gorebyss}}, {{form|Basculin and Basculegion|Red-Striped}} {{p|Basculin}} | |||
|recruitment=Retrieve the Popular Ribbon from {{p|Basculin}} | |||
|P1=Oh no! I forgot something! Oh well… Should be OK. | |||
|P2=Come to think of it, I've taken some damage. So far, I guess I'm OK. | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686 | {{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=686 | ||
|walk=2.08 | |walk=2.08 | ||
Line 344: | Line 319: | ||
|attack=98 | |attack=98 | ||
|defense=95 | |defense=95 | ||
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Tackle}} | |fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}} | ||
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Night Slash}} | |special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Night Slash}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 361: | Line 336: | ||
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=686|crop=69}} | {{Spritebox/7|ndex=686|crop=69}} | ||
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=686|crop=83}} | {{Spritebox/8|ndex=686|crop=83}} | ||
{{Spritebox/ | <!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0686}}--> | ||
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0686}} | {{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0686}} | ||
{{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|686|Inkay}} | ||
==In the anime== | |||
[[File:James Inkay.png|thumb|250px|Inkay in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
===Major appearances=== | |||
====[[James's Inkay]]==== | |||
An Inkay appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', which [[James]] {{pkmn2|caught}} while he was eating sandwiches. When James traveled to [[Alola]] in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', Inkay was revealed to have been left at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. Inkay returned to James's party in ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]''. | |||
====Other==== | |||
Multiple {{pkmn2|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 {{an|Malamar}}. James tried to release Inkay afterwards so Inkay could be happy with the other Inkay, but Inkay refused and rejoined his team. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | |||
==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Xerosic Inkay Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Inkay in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King=== | |||
[[Kanna]] owns an Inkay, as seen in [[LDK1]]. | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
Inkay debuted in ''[[PS554|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]'', under the ownership of a male {{tc|Poké Fan}}. | |||
[[Xerosic]]'s {{p|Malamar}} was revealed to have been under his ownership since he was an Inkay. He evolved when [[Lysandre]] explained his peculiar evolution method and demonstrated it by turning Inkay upside-down, making him evolve instantly. He showed up in a flashback in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''. | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Inkay (TCG)}} | |||
==Other appearances== | |||
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=== | |||
[[File:Inkay_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Inkay trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']] | |||
Inkay appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon in both versions of the game. It {{m|Topsy-Turvy|turns over}} and hits the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip. | |||
Inkay also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game. | |||
====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! '' | |||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | |||
Inkay returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Inkay also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Line 371: | Line 384: | ||
* 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> | ||
* Inkay and its evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]]. | * Inkay and its evolution are the only Pokémon to have {{a|Contrary}} as a standard [[Ability]] instead of a [[Hidden Ability]]. | ||
* Inkay is the only {{t|Dark}}- or {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by shape#Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with tentacles]]. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Line 392: | Line 406: | ||
|zh_cmn=好啦魷 / 好啦鱿 ''Hǎolayóu''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 / 鱿鱼 ''yóuyú''|squid}}<br>From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}} | |zh_cmn=好啦魷 / 好啦鱿 ''Hǎolayóu''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>豪喇花枝 ''Háolǎhuāzhī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 / 鱿鱼 ''yóuyú''|squid}}<br>From {{tt|好啦 ''hǎo la''|All right}} and {{tt|花枝 ''huāzhī''|squid}} | ||
|zh_yue=好啦魷 ''Hóulāyàuh''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 ''yāuyú''|squid}} | |zh_yue=好啦魷 ''Hóulāyàuh''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>毫喇魷 ''Hòuhlāyāu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|好啦 ''hou lā''|All right}} and {{tt|魷魚 ''yāuyú''|squid}} | ||
|hi= | |hi=स्याहीहै ''Syaaheehai''|himeaning=From {{tt|स्याही ''syāhī''|ink}} and a pun on {{tt|सही है ''Sahī hai''|It's correct}} | ||
|ru=Инкей ''Inkey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Инкей ''Inkey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=มาอีกะ ''Maika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |th=มาอีกะ ''Maika''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
Line 406: | Line 420: | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Smash Bros.}} | {{Smash Bros.}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}} | ||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Psychic}} | |||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0685|prev=Slurpuff|nextnum=0687|next=Malamar}} | {{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0685|prev=Slurpuff|nextnum=0687|next=Malamar}} | ||
|} | |} |
Revision as of 01:06, 5 September 2024
For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. | |||||||||
|
|
| |||||||
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Inkay (disambiguation). |
| |||||||||||||||
Type
| |||||||||||||||
Abilities
| |||||||||||||||
Gender ratio
|
Catch rate
| ||||||||||||||
Breeding
| |||||||||||||||
Height
|
Weight
| ||||||||||||||
Base experience yield
|
Leveling rate
| ||||||||||||||
EV yield
| |||||||||||||||
Shape
|
Footprint
| ||||||||||||||
Pokédex color
|
Base friendship
| ||||||||||||||
External Links
|
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 game system is held upside-down.
Biology
Inkay is a blue, squid-like Pokémon. It has a transparent mantle with a rounded, pink body inside that has several yellow, circular spots that can glow brightly. There are four of these luminescent spots on the front and two on the back. Attached to its mantle are two transparent tentacles; its remaining tentacles are part of its main body, eight in total. It has round black eyes and a pink beak-like mouth.
Inkay can cause its luminescent spots to blink and flash; this behavior serves a variety of uses. If Inkay is threatened, the blinking lights will cause its opponents to become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing it to escape. The blinking also serves to attract Inkay's prey, which is then ensnared and held in place by its tentacles. Inkay also uses various complex rhythms and patterns of lights to communicate to others of its kind. Because of this, Inkay instinctively reacts to anything in its habitat that emits light or echoing sounds. By floating upside-down, Inkay improves its blood flow along with clearing its head. This also drastically boosts the power of Inkay's Psychic moves and is what triggers its evolution into Malamar.
Prior to Generation VIII and in Generation IX, Inkay and its evolved form, Malamar, are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Topsy-Turvy.
Evolution
Inkay evolves into Malamar.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
![]() |
![]() |
Inkay in the Alola PokédexUSUM | Inkay in the Blueberry Pokédex |
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
|
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||
|
In events
Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Game | Held Item(s) | ||
---|---|---|---|
Events* | ![]() |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
---|---|---|---|
At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 53
|
113 - 160 | 216 - 310 | |
54
|
53 - 116 | 101 - 227 | |
53
|
52 - 115 | 99 - 225 | |
37
|
37 - 97 | 71 - 190 | |
46
|
45 - 107 | 87 - 210 | |
45
|
45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
Total: 288
|
Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Learnset
Inkay is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
By leveling up
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
By TM
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
By breeding
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Side game data
| |||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
|
Evolution data
|
![]() ![]() Level 30 (hold game system upside-down) → |
|
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
![](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/7/7d/Menu_HOME_0686.png/68px-Menu_HOME_0686.png)
In the anime
![](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/9/9f/James_Inkay.png/250px-James_Inkay.png)
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. Inkay returned to James's party in Rocket Revengers!.
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 refused and rejoined his team.
Minor appearances
In the manga
![](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/6/6c/Xerosic_Inkay_Adventures.png/200px-Xerosic_Inkay_Adventures.png)
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
Kanna owns an Inkay, as seen in LDK1.
Pokémon Adventures
Inkay debuted in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't, under the ownership of a male Poké Fan.
Xerosic's Malamar was revealed to have been under his ownership since he was an Inkay. He evolved when Lysandre explained his peculiar evolution method and demonstrated it by turning Inkay upside-down, making him evolve instantly. He showed up in a flashback in Chesnaught Protects.
In the TCG
- Main article: Inkay (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
![](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/6/62/Inkay_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png/150px-Inkay_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png)
Inkay appears as a Poké Ball summon in both versions of the game. It turns over and hits the ground, making all opponents who are on the ground trip.
Inkay also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
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!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Inkay returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Inkay also appears as a Spirit.
Trivia
- Shigeru Ohmori came up with Inkay's method of evolution into Malamar. He suggested the method as the development team were thinking of ways to utilize the internal gyroscope on the Nintendo 3DS.[1] He also thought of the idea of a player discovering it on accident by turning their console to be amusing.[2]
- In addition to Inkay's evolutionary method 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.
- Inkay is one of Ohmori's favorite Pokémon from Pokémon X and Y.[1]
- Inkay and its evolution were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[3]
- Inkay and its evolution are the only Pokémon to have Contrary as a standard Ability instead of a Hidden Ability.
- Inkay is the only Dark- or Psychic-type Pokémon with tentacles.
Origin
Inkay appears to be based on a squid, and it also seems to bear a small resemblance to 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.
Additionally, Inkay's physical appearance and its use of lights for mind control may be inspired by a stereotypical extraterrestrial supervillain, especially ones that are common in tokusatsu shows.
Name origin
Inkay may be a combination of ink or inkfish and okay.
Maaiika is derived from 烏賊 ika (cuttlefish or squid) and a pun on まあ,いいか Mā, iika ("Well, whatever"; "Oh well").[4] It may also involve 魔 ma (demon) or 真烏賊 maika (Japanese flying squid).
In other languages
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Related articles
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 "Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Developer Interview - Junichi Masuda & Shigeru Ohmori." GameXplain. YouTube.
- ↑ Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori Sun and Moon Interview
- ↑ Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on deviantART
- ↑ Horan, Chiaki; Pettas, Nicholas (hosts) (October 15, 2013). "Pokémon X and Pokémon Y". Imagine-nation. NHK World.
External links
|
|
|
|
![]() |
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms. |
- Pokémon
- Generation VI Pokémon
- Dark-type Pokémon
- Psychic-type Pokémon
- Dual-type Pokémon
- Pokémon with a gender ratio of one male to one female
- Pokémon in the Medium Fast experience group
- Blue-colored Pokémon
- Body style 10 Pokémon
- Water 1 group Pokémon
- Water 2 group Pokémon
- Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line
- Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Alola Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon with wild held items
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 288
- Pokémon that evolve through a unique method
- Super Smash Bros. trophies