Inkay is a dual Dark and Psychic-type tier 1 raid boss and is vulnerable to bug and fairy-type moves. It has a raid boss CP of less than 3000. Being a tier 1 raid boss, any powerful Pokémon can easily defeat an Inkay knowing its weaknesses. The Pokémon looks like a squid and even medium to high-level trainers will not need any sort of counters to defeat this monster. In this Pokémon Go guide, we will have a look over the best movesets and counters for defeating Inkay.
Inkay in Pokémon Go
Inkay’s strongest movesets include Tackle and Night Slash which are the best moveset combination for PvP battles possessing the highest total DPS. The squid-like Pokémon possesses a maximum CP of 927 and has 98 attack points, 95 defense points, and 142 stamina points. There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Inkay family. It will take 50 candies for Inkay to evolve into a Malamar. The CP ranges for Inkay are 486 to 529 at level 20 and 608 to 662 at level 25 with a Windy and Fog weather boost.
Inkay Movesets
Inkay’s quick moves include Peck and Tackle and its main moves include Psybeam and Night Slash. The main moves deal 20% more damage. Out of these moves, the best moves for the Pokémon are Tackle and Night Slash. There is a very rare chance that players can get the shiny Inkey in Pokémon Go.
Best counters against Inkay in Pokémon Go
Below is the list of best counters for Inkay in Pokémon Go
- Beedrill (Mega): Bug Bite/Fell Stinger
- Pheromosa: Bug Bite/Bug Buzz
- Yanmega: Bug Bite/Bug Buzz
- Accelgor: Infestation/Bug Buzz
- Genesect (Burn): Fury Cutter/X-Scissor
- Scizor (Mega): Fury Cutter/X-Scissor
- Genesect (Normal): Fury Cutter/X-Scissor
- Genesect (Douse): Fury Cutter/X-Scissor
- Pinsir: Bug Bite/X-Scissor
- Durant: Bug Bite/X-Scissor
- Vikavolt: Bug Bite/X-Scissor
- Scizor: Fury Cutter/X-Scissor
- Scyther: Fury Cutter/Bug Buzz
- Beautifly: Struggle Bug/Bug Buzz
- Gengar (Mega): Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball
- Absol (Mega): Psycho Cut/Megahorn
- Scolipede: Bug Bite/X-Scissor
- Leavanny: Bug Bite/X-Scissor
- Absol: Snarl/Megahorn
- Escavalier: Bug Bite/Megahorn
- Charizard (Mega Y): Fire Spin/Blast Burn
- Alakazam (Mega): Counter/Dazzling Gleam
- Mothim: Bug Bite/Bug Buzz
- Samurott: Fury Cutter/Megahorn
- Latias (Mega): Charm/Outrage
- Pidgeot (Mega): Wing Attack/Brave Bird
- Masquerian: Infestation/Silver Wind
- Venomoth: Bug Bite/Silver Wind
- Nidoking: Fury Cutter/Megahorn
- Kartana: Air Slash/X-Scissor
- Golisopod: Fury Cutter/X-Scissor
- Parasect: Fury Cutter/X-Scissor
- Latios (Mega): Dragon Breath/Dragon Claw
- Houndoom (Mega): Snarl/Fire Blast
- Ariados: Infestation/Megahorn
Remember to use these moves effectively when confronted with Inkay in Pokémon Go. Remain extra cautious for Inkay’s two best moves, Tackle and Night Slash.
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