Pokemon Legends ZA How to Evolve Inkay Guide
If you’ve caught Inkay in Pokemon Legends ZA and can’t figure out how to evolve it, don’t worry. Its evolution into Malamar still uses the same strange trick longtime fans remember from earlier games.
How to Evolve Inkay in Pokemon Legends ZA
To evolve Inkay into Malamar, level it up to at least 30, then flip your Switch or Switch 2 console upside down while in handheld mode. After turning it over, open your Pokémon menu and select Inkay. The Evolve option will appear right away. Press A to confirm and Inkay will evolve instantly.
You don’t have to level it while upside down. Just make sure the console is flipped before opening Inkay’s menu. If you open the menu first, the evolution option won’t show up.
Where to Find Inkay
Inkay appears in Wild Zone 11, which unlocks after Main Mission 14. Enter the zone from the northeast side and look near the water areas. It usually floats close to the surface and tends to spawn around level 30, meaning you can evolve it almost immediately after catching it.
Malamar’s Type and Battle Strength
Malamar is a Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon that stands out for its strong mixed stats and hypnotic move pool. It’s great at disrupting opponents and can even Mega Evolve later using its special Mega Stone. It fits well on balanced or status-heavy teams thanks to its flexible typing.
Tips for Easier Evolution
Save your game before flipping the console in case you want to record the evolution
Only works in handheld mode, not while docked
Flip the console before selecting Inkay in the menu
You can evolve multiple Inkay using the same method, no items needed
Final Blurb
Evolving Inkay in Pokemon Legends ZA is one of the simplest but funniest tricks in the series. Just turn your console upside down and you’ll have a Malamar ready to join your party. It’s a neat reminder that some Pokémon really do evolve by thinking outside the box.
FAQ
What level does Inkay evolve in Pokemon Legends ZA
Inkay evolves at level 30 once you flip your console upside down and open its menu.
Can Inkay evolve while the console is docked
No, it has to be in handheld mode so the motion sensors detect the upside-down position.
Where is Inkay found in Pokemon Legends ZA
You can catch Inkay in Wild Zone 11, near the water, after unlocking it during Main Mission 14.
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