Pokemon GO often features Inkay as a Spotlight Hour Pokemon. You can encounter numerous Inkay in the wild and there is a chance for a High IV Inkay spawning. Many players are also hoping to catch a Shiny Inkay during the event.
Inkay is a dual Dark and Psychic-type Pokemon with a maximum Pokemon GO Combat Power of 1048 CP. Evolving an Inkay turns it into a Malamar with boosted prowess. Inkay has a stat spread of 98 ATK, 95 DEF, and 142 HP, with fewer type-resistances and weaknesses. The Inkay Spotlight Hour boosts the wild Inkay spawn rate drastically. That said, this guide details Inkay Spotlight Hour time, bonuses, and Shiny Inkay availability.
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Pokemon GO: Inkay Spotlight Hour Time And Bonuses
You can participate in the Pokemon GO Inkay Spotlight Hour event starting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6 PM Local Time and running for an hour before ending on Tuesday, February 18, at 7 PM Local Time. There is an event-exclusive Special Bonus of 2× Catch XP, which means double the XP for catching a Pokemon during the time.
Pokemon GO: Can Inkay Be Shiny?
Yes, Shiny Inkay is available to encounter in Pokemon GO. While there is a chance of Shiny Inkay spawning in the wild, you cannot get a guaranteed encounter.
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Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Inkay And Shiny Malamar?
You can get a Pokemon GO Shiny Inkay as a wild spawn, especially during events featuring the monster. But getting a wild Shiny Pokemon directly links to the number of encounters. You must encounter several Standard variants to match its Shiny odds. Including the boosted spawn rate during featured events, there are other ways to increase the wild Pokemon spawn rate.
Strategically using Pokemon GO Lure Modules, Incense, and the Weather Boost effect can significantly increase the wild Inkay spawn rate. You can simultaneously use these elements to stack their effects on top of the already boosted spawn rate during featured events. Here is the strategy to use the items effectively:
- Inkay’s wild spawn rate increases notably during foggy and windy weather.
- Look for a PokeStop with identical weather and attach a Lure Module to the PokeStop.
- After that step, activate a Pokemon GO Incense and traverse the area of effect.
- Several wild Inkay can spawn during the Inkay Spotlight Hour event.
This strategy boosts the wild Inkay spawn rate but doesn’t guarantee a Shiny encounter. Only lucky players may find one.
After catching a Shiny Inkay, the next step is to evolve it into a Shiny Malamar. It only costs 50 Candy in Pokemon GO to complete the evolution. Get the required amount of Candy by catching/transferring several Inkay.
