#0686 · Gen 6 · 288 BST
Inkay
A starter-form Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with modest stats. Common ability: Contrary.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
128/66/65/51/59/58
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
160/116/115/97/107/106
Abilities
Passes through the opposing Pokémon's barrier, substitute, and the like and strikes.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Inkay
Inkay is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with a Base Stat Total of 288. A starter-form Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 6 with modest stats. Common ability: Contrary.
Best stat: Attack (54 base)
Inkay's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 54 base Attack and 45 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Contrary
- Suction Cups
- Infiltrator
How to use Inkay competitively
Open the damage calculator with Inkay selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Inkay appears in the species dropdown. Drop Inkay into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0686 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 6 |
| Type | Dark / Psychic |
| Abilities | Contrary, Suction Cups, Infiltrator |
| Base Stat Total | 288 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 53 / 54 / 53 / 37 / 46 / 45 |