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Shiny Pokemon can be difficult to find inPokemon GO. As each new Pokemon’s Shiny version is introduced to the game, you might be curious about just exactly how you’re able to more easily stumble upon the Pokemon you’re looking for. In particular, if you’re looking for the Shiny version of theDark and Psychic-type Inkay, there are a few tips and strategies you can use.
While the initial event that introduced Shiny Inkay has already passed, the Inkay Limited Research event, you’ll still have the chance to pick one up out in the wild. Here are a few methods and strategies you can use to boost your chances.
How to Catch Shiny Inkay in Pokemon GO
Whenever you are really looking to catch a Shiny Inkay, you’ll want to first make sure you are taking part in anyLimited Researchevents for Inkay when they come up. The first one for Inkay appeared on Jun 14, 2025, but there is always the chance of another event occurring. You’ll also want to keep up with the Spotlight Hours schedules, as each week, a new Pokemon is introduced that will have an increased rate of appearing. Currently, there is an event occurring called’World of Wonders: Taken Over', which runs untilSunday, March 31st, 2024, 11:59 pm local time. Inkay has a significantly boosted spawn rate during this event, so you’ll want to take advantage of this to increase your chances of running into a Shiny Inkay.
During this event, you’ll want to complete theResearch Tasksto get the chance of having an encounter with Inkay. The tasks you’ll need to complete just include catching a multitude of Dark-Type Pokemon, which you will already be doing as you search for Inkay. The second part of the event will require you tocatch some Shadow Pokemon, which usually appear during Raids.
Inkay will also receive a boosted appearance rate duringPsychic Spectacular eventsinPokemon GO. These usually occur once every year, often in the month of September. Completing Field Research tasks during this event, such as making an excellent curveball throw, can possibly give you the chance to have an encounter with Inkay. Along with this, you’ll have an increased chance of coming into contact with a Shiny Inkay.
During the World of Wonders: Taken Over event, to increase your rate of spotting Inkay even further, there are a few items and methods you can use. The following will increase your luck:
How to Evolve Shiny Inkay in Pokemon GO
When evolving Shiny Inkay inPokemon GO, you’ll end up with aShiny Malamar. Although you might think that there’s another method that is used to evolve Shiny Inkay, it is actually the same asevolving from a regular Inkay to Malamar.
The first thing you’ll need to do is obtain50 Inkay Candies. You can get these candies by catching Inkays in the wild and transferring each one you catch over to the Professor for an additional Inkay Candy in return. You can also use Pinap Berries toincrease the number of candiesyou receive each time you catch an Inkay. Finally, taking part in Battle Raids, defeating Raid Bosses, and completing Field Research Tasks can possibly provide you with some Rare Candies, which you can use on Inkay if you prefer.
Then, you will need to complete one more additional requirement:flip your phone upside down. It is an unexpected requirement in the game, but doing so will allow you to complete the additional requirements to get your Shiny Malamar.
