The Pokemon Catch ’em all has a devoted fan base even if it was released a decade ago. Inkay is a lovable blue squid-type-looking pokemon that has special evolution requirements that literally turn things upside down.
How to evolve Inkay in Pokemon Go?
Malmar is the evolved form of Inkay which is a dark psych-type Pokemon that looks like an upside-down squid. The publisher has used this fact to create a unique way of evolving the Inkay.
In video games, Inkay evolves into Malamar once reaching level 30, along with a special requirement that is again echoed in the mobile game.
Process of Evolving Inkay:
Step 1. You have to obtain 50 INKAY Candy. Which can be obtained by catching wild Inkays.
Once you gather enough candy load up the Inkay you want to evolve then you will see a pink button to initiate the evolution process
Step 2. Turn your phone upside down and the button should become more clear allowing evolution to commence when clicked.
Allow auto-rotation in your phone to avoid any issues.
If still evolution fails restart the app.
The Og fans of Pokemon XY which was released in 2013 will easily recognise this trick as in the past players needed to hold their Nintendo DS upside down to make their Inkay evolve.
FAQ's
How do I evolve Inkay in Pokémon GO?
- To evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokémon GO, you need to meet two conditions: first, you must have Inkay as your buddy Pokémon, and second, you need to evolve it while your device is upside down.
Why do I need to evolve Inkay while my device is upside down?
- In Pokémon lore, Inkay evolves into Malamar when it levels up while inverted. This mechanic is mimicked in Pokémon GO by evolving Inkay while your device is turned upside down.
Does Inkay need to be my buddy Pokémon when evolving it?
- Yes, having Inkay as your buddy Pokémon is a necessary step in evolving it into Malamar. Make sure to set Inkay as your buddy before attempting to evolve it.
Can I evolve Inkay during any time of the day?
- Yes, you can evolve Inkay into Malamar at any time of the day, as long as it meets the evolution conditions of being your buddy Pokémon and evolving while your device is upside down.
What if my device doesn’t register the inversion when evolving Inkay?
- If your device doesn’t register the inversion when evolving Inkay, try recalibrating your device’s gyroscope or rotating it more deliberately. It may take a few attempts to trigger the evolution successfully.
