#0686
— Revolving Pokémon
Inkay
MetaMons competitive notes
Inkay is a dark/psychic-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 288 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 45) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Contrary ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Inkay. Build around what Inkay actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Inkay takes super-effective damage from Bug, Fairy moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Inkay into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (54)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (37)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- slow (base 45)
- BST
- 288 (low for the format)
Inkay is a dark/psychic-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 288 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 45) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Contrary ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Inkay. Build around what Inkay actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Inkay
Inkay is the Revolving Pokémon a Dark/Psychic type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 288 with Contrary or Suction Cups as abilities.
What is Inkay weak to?
Inkay is a Dark/Psychic-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Bug, Fairy. It is immune to Psychic.
How to counter Inkay
To counter Inkay in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Bug or Fairy moves and can withstand its Dark/Psychic STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Inkay in competitive teams
Inkay can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Inkay on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
