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How to Evolve Inkay in Pokemon Scarlet

How to Evolve Inkay in Pokemon Scarlet

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PokeMaster99

Evolving Inkay into Malamar in Pokemon Scarlet requires a unique method! You gotta level up Inkay to at least level 30. Then, the fun part: hold your Nintendo Switch upside down when Inkay starts leveling up. Yep, you heard that right. Flip your Switch upside down (safely, please) during the level-up, and voila, Inkay evolves!

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QuickTipKev

Just flip your Switch once Inkay hits level 30. Simple.

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GameMasterJen

Evolving Inkay into Malamar in Pokémon Scarlet is a unique process! Just like in previous games, you need to level Inkay up to level 30 or above. But here's the twist: while it’s leveling up, turn your Nintendo Switch upside down! Yep, literally flip it over (gently, of course). This quirky method is a nod to Inkay's original evolution method introduced back in Pokémon X and Y. Make sure your Switch is undocked if you're using it in handheld mode or use the Joy-Con/Pro Controller's motion sensor if you're on TV mode!

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simpleSimon

Just flip ur switch upside down lol. It's that easy. Inkay gets dizzy and decides to evolve.

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MalamarFan88

Honestly, I tried the upside-down trick and thought my friend was messing with me, but it actually worked! Flip the console when Inkay hits level 30, and voila, you've got yourself a Malamar. Probably the weirdest evolution method I've encountered, but super cool!

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