Inkay Limited Research
As we dust off our crystal balls for the Psychic Spectacular event, we’re kicking things off with a celebration of a certain Psychic-type Pokémon!
And what better Pokémon to celebrate than Inkay, who made its debut at last year’s Psychic Spectacular? In addition, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Inkay—if you’re lucky!
Bonuses


Features
Featured Pokémon
Field Research tasks leading to encounters with Inkay will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Inkay—if you’re lucky!
- Inkay
Spawns
During all three hours of the Limited Research event, you can encounter the following Pokémon in the wild.
- Alolan Rattata
- Murkrow
- Houndour
- Poochyena
- Nuzleaf
- Sableye
- Purrloin
If you're lucky, you may encounter the following
- Galarian Zigzagoon
Research
Field Research Tasks
Field Research tasks leading to encounters with Inkay will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops.
- Catch 3 Dark‑type Pokémon REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Make 3 Nice Throws in a row REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Make 3 Great Throws REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Make a Great Curveball Throw REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Make 5 Curveball Throws REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Battle in a Gym REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Use a Super Effective Charged Attack REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Evolve 2 Dark‑type Pokémon REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Power up 3 Dark‑type Pokémon REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365 - Take a snapshot of a Dark‑type Pokémon REWARD
Inkay
Max CP397Min CP365
Shiny
Shiny Inkay Family
Shiny Inkay will be released with this event.
- Inkay
- Malamar