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.
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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