How to evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokemon Indigo Disk

How to evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokemon Indigo Disk
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Are you wondering how to evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk DLC? This dark and psychic-type Pokemon is a perfect addition to your team. Of course, you first need to catch it and figure out its evolution requirements. Here is a hint, they are strange.

There are plenty of Pokemon that have special evolutions in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. For instance, you could also be wondering how to evolve Dipplin into Hydrapple in Pokemon Indigo Disk.

Nintendo certainly knows how to choose some strange evolutions. Here is how to evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokemon Indigo Disk.

How to catch Inkay in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk DLC

If you want to catch Inkay in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, start by going to the Blueberry Academy Terrarium. Once you are there, make your way to the Coastal Biome.

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Inkay can be found in most locations around the Coastal Biome. Mainly, you will find this Pokemon near the water or in the water. Keep this in mind as you are searching and avoid looking in sections with a lot of land.

How to evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk DLC

If you want to evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokemon Indigo Disk, you can do so by holding your Nintendo Switch upside-down while it evolves. Yes, we know that this is a weird requirement for evolution.

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You can make Inkay level up by any means whether it is by using Rare Candy, EXP Candies, or by battling. As soon as Inkay is about to level up, hold your Switch system upside-down and it will cause the Pokemon to evolve into its more powerful version. Make sure you are in handheld mode when you complete this evolution.

No controllers allowed

While evolving Inkay, you cannot have an external controller connected to your Nintendo Switch system. If you do, the evolution will not work.

Pokemon Indigo Disk Malamar Stats

Malamar is a powerful psychic and dark-type Pokemon. This Pokemon has the following stats:

StatsTotal
HP86
Attack92
Defense88
Sp. Attack68
Sp. Defense75
Speed73

Malamar’s main stat focus is on its attack and defense. Because of this, you will want to steer away from teaching moves that don’t have a physical impact. It has decent speed and health so it should be able to hit first in quite a few battles.

That is everything you need to know about evolving Inkay in Pokemon Indigo Disk. You can also check out how to evolve Duraludon into Archaludon in Pokemon Indigo Disk. You might also be interested in knowing how to get Lapras in Pokemon Indigo Disk.

Pokemon Indigo Disk Evolve Inkay – FAQ

What is Inkay’s evolution requirement in Pokemon Indigo Disk?

You must hold your Nintendo Switch console upside down while in handheld mode.

Where can you find Inkay in Pokemon Indigo Disk?

Inkay is located in the Coastal Biome of the Terrarium.