Inkay ChampionsVGC: stats, abilities and competitive role

Base stats

HP53

Atk54

Def53

SpA37

SpD46

Spe45

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP128

Atk74

Def73

SpA57

SpD66

Spe65

EV Spread Calculator

Nature

0 / 510 EVs

HP128

Atk74

Def73

SpA57

SpD66

Spe65

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 128 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

Nature	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
Hardy(neutral)	74	73	57	66	65
Lonely	81 ▲	65 ▼	57	66	65
Brave	81 ▲	73	57	66	58 ▼
Adamant	81 ▲	73	51 ▼	66	65
Naughty	81 ▲	73	57	59 ▼	65
Bold	66 ▼	80 ▲	57	66	65
Docile(neutral)	74	73	57	66	65
Relaxed	74	80 ▲	57	66	58 ▼
Impish	74	80 ▲	51 ▼	66	65
Lax	74	80 ▲	57	59 ▼	65
Timid	66 ▼	73	57	66	71 ▲
Hasty	74	65 ▼	57	66	71 ▲
Serious(neutral)	74	73	57	66	65
Jolly	74	73	51 ▼	66	71 ▲
Naive	74	73	57	59 ▼	71 ▲
Modest	66 ▼	73	62 ▲	66	65
Mild	74	65 ▼	62 ▲	66	65
Quiet	74	73	62 ▲	66	58 ▼
Bashful(neutral)	74	73	57	66	65
Rash	74	73	62 ▲	59 ▼	65
Calm	66 ▼	73	57	72 ▲	65
Gentle	74	65 ▼	57	72 ▲	65
Sassy	74	73	57	72 ▲	58 ▼
Careful	74	73	51 ▼	72 ▲	65
Quirky(neutral)	74	73	57	66	65

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerTrick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Inkay is a Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Magearna Original Mega and checked by Zacian Crowned. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

+ Dark-type STAB options
+ Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
+ Pairs well with Magearna Original Mega

Weaknesses

− Depends on team support
− Matchup dependent
− Watch out for Zacian Crowned

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Inkay's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Inkay, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

Special
Special Dark STAB with a flinch chance.
Pow
80
Acc
100%
PP
15
Physical
Removes the target's item; +50% power if it had one.
Pow
65
Acc
100%
PP
20
Special
Special Psychic STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Psychic move that hits the target's Defense.
Pow
80
Acc
100%
PP
10
Physical
Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.
Pow
75
Acc
90%
PP
10
Physical
Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).
Pow
100
Acc
100%
PP
10

Abilities

Contrary Suction Cups Infiltrator

Items

Sitrus Berry Focus Sash

Tera Types

Dark

Suggested usage notes

Inkay performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker and Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Inkaywith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Inkay good in ChampionsVGC?

Inkay can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Magearna Original Mega and kept in check by Zacian Crowned. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Inkay?

Inkay is Dark/Psychic-type.