Hello there, Pokémon GO lovers! I just got an Inkay and want to evolve it into the formidable Malamar. You have arrived at the correct location. Evolving Inkay in Pokémon GO is not the typical candy-and-evolve scenario. Here are some details on what you should do:
How to Evolve Inkay in Pokémon Go:
Step 1: Gather your candy
You’ll need more than 50 Inkay Candys to develop your tiny cephalopod companion. The standard principles apply here: grab as many Inkay as you can, trade any extras for candy, and team up with Inkay to get candy while walking. You may also optimize your candy collection by capturing Inkay with pinap berries.
Step 2: Turn the world upside down (literally!)
This is when things become interesting. In contrast to other Pokémon GO evolutions, Inkay requires a unique method to evolve. Here’s the key: with 50 Inkay Candy in your inventory, choose which Inkay you wish to develop. You will see that the evolve button is darkened. Now for the fun part: flip your phone upside down! Trainers, witness the miracle of gyroscopes! When your phone is turned upside down, the evolve button will light up, and you may tap to start the evolution.
Congratulations! You are the lucky owner of a Malamar!
Malamar is a powerful psychic/dark-type Pokémon, making it an excellent addition to your combat team. So get out there, capture some Inkay, and get ready to defy gravity (virtually) to add this one-of-a-kind Pokémon to your collection!
Bonus Tip: If you’re having problems with the upside-down detection, restart the Pokémon GO app. Sometimes a little refresher may work wonders!