Inkay (Pokémon)


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Inkay (Japanese: マーイーカ Maaiika) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into starting at level 30 when leveled up while the Nintendo 3DS system is held upside-down.

Biology
Inkay is a primarily blue squid-like Pokémon. It has a transparent mantle that resembles a hat with a pink "inner body" overlaid with yellow lights. It has two tendril-like tentacles that hang from this "hat", similar to some styles of winter hats, and these tentacles hang next to its six short arms. Its eyes are round and have pupils, but no identifiable iris. Inkay also has a small, pink, beak-like mouth set between its eyes.

Those who stare at its body lights become dazed and lose their will to battle, allowing Inkay to escape. Inkay can also use these light-emitting spots to send messages in the form of complex flashing rhythms. It and its evolution, are the only known Pokémon capable of learning.

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.

Other
Multiple Inkay appeared in Facing the Grand Design!, where James's Inkay helped save them, as well as some good Malamar, from the evil. James tried to release Inkay afterwards so Inkay could be happy with the other Inkay, but Inkay refused and rejoined his team.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Inkay debuted in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't, under the ownership of a male.

Xerosic's 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 Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga
Kanna owned an Inkay.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
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.

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.

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Trivia

 * In addition to Inkay's method of evolution into 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.
 * Inkay and its evolution were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.
 * Inkay and Malamar are the only Pokémon in the Water 2 egg group that are not Water-type.

Origin
Inkay is based on a squid or a. Considering its flashing abilities, Inkay may have been inspired by the or s, or by  in cephalopods as a whole.

Name origin
Inkay may be a combination of ink or  and okay.

Maaiika may be a combination of 魔 ma (demon) and 烏賊 ika (cuttlefish or squid) or 真烏賊 maika. It may also involve a pun of まあ，いいか Mā, iika (Well, whatever; Oh well).

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 * James's Inkay