Shadow Inkay Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Inkay in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Inkay
Shadow Inkay is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dark/psychic typing. Shadow Inkay's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Inkay can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Shadow Inkay is weak to Bug (double weak!), Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic-type moves as Shadow Inkay resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Catching Shadow Inkay: After defeating Shadow Inkay, the catch encounter will have a CP between 499 and 543 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 620-675 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Inkay from raids will have exactly 543 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trainers to beat Shadow Inkay?
Shadow Inkay can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Shadow Inkay weak to?
Shadow Inkay is weak to Bug (double weak), Fairy-type attacks. It resists Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Inkay be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Inkay's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Inkay from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Inkay from raids will have 543 CP at level 20, or 675 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 499. If you see 543 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Inkay worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Inkay is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Shadow Inkay?
For the best moveset for Shadow Inkay itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Inkay stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
What weather boosts Shadow Inkay in raids?
Shadow Inkay is weather boosted during fog,windy weather. When boosted, Shadow Inkay is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (620-675 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.