
Recommended Parties vs Shadow Inkay
Top 6 recommended attackers across 4 sort axes (DPS / Sustained DPS x Legendary inclusion) with an XL Candy Boost toggle. XL Candy Boost ON includes a type-matching Mega in the party (at natural rank or 6th slot). Selecting weather re-ranks Top 6.
Mega HeracrossDPS 127.2
PheromosaDPS 114.0
Shadow VikavoltDPS 105.3
Shadow EscavalierDPS 100.8
Shadow PinsirDPS 98.9
VolcaronaDPS 96.4Note: a non-Mega and its Mega form may appear together (e.g., Rayquaza + Mega Rayquaza). With JavaScript enabled, radio + checkbox + weather buttons let you switch dynamically.
🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)
Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Heracross. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 127.2 | 61.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 105.3 | 53.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 104.9 | 41.1 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 93.5 | 56.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 78.7 | 38.7 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 76.1 | 45.3 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Sceptile | 68.3 | 30.1 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 68.0 | 46.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 64.7 | 42.6 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 61.3 | 26.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 60.9 | 36.3 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 59.1 | 30.2 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 58.2 | 31.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 55.7 | 28.9 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Banette | 55.2 | 20.4 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 54.2 | 38.2 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 54.1 | 38.1 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 54.0 | 23.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 53.8 | 32.6 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 53.0 | 30.6 |
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Shadow Inkay is a shadow tier 1 raid boss. Weak to —. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Mega Heracross. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Pheromosa.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Pheromosa | 114.0 | 27.2 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Shadow Vikavolt | 105.3 | 48.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Shadow Escavalier | 100.8 | 47.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Pinsir | 98.9 | 38.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Volcarona | 96.4 | 46.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Shadow Accelgor | 95.9 | 31.6 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Shadow Scizor | 95.8 | 43.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Scyther | 95.6 | 35.3 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Scolipede | 92.8 | 31.7 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Heracross | 90.8 | 37.8 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Kartana | 90.8 | 37.7 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Shadow Galvantula | 89.0 | 32.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Vikavolt | 88.7 | 43.2 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Escavalier | 85.4 | 48.0 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Yanmega | 85.4 | 39.5 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Kleavor | 85.2 | 40.9 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Genesect Burn | 85.0 | 48.0 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Genesect Chill | 85.0 | 48.0 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Genesect Douse | 85.0 | 48.0 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Genesect | 85.0 | 48.0 |
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Genesect Shock.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Genesect Shock | 85.0 | 48.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Frosmoth | 84.0 | 35.1 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Pinsir | 82.9 | 34.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Scyther | 80.9 | 34.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Accelgor | 80.7 | 30.0 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Centiskorch | 80.5 | 40.2 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Scizor | 80.2 | 38.5 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Scolipede | 78.3 | 31.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Durant | 76.2 | 39.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Golisopod | 75.2 | 39.5 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Galvantula | 74.4 | 31.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Ninjask | 73.9 | 21.3 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Lokix | 73.4 | 30.8 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Leavanny | 72.4 | 25.9 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Beautifly | 69.7 | 19.2 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Xerneas | 69.6 | 47.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mothim | 69.0 | 20.7 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Samurott | 68.7 | 37.1 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Ribombee | 68.2 | 26.4 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 67.8 | 55.7 |
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Nidoking.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Nidoking | 67.1 | 33.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Venomoth | 66.8 | 24.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Crustle | 64.8 | 36.4 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Butterfree | 62.6 | 20.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Absol | 62.3 | 29.7 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Vivillon | 61.4 | 20.2 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Ariados | 61.0 | 21.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Kricketune | 60.6 | 19.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Beedrill | 60.0 | 20.3 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Parasect | 59.3 | 17.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Larvesta | 58.9 | 16.2 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Rapidash Galarian | 58.0 | 26.0 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Masquerain | 57.7 | 23.5 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Vespiquen | 57.2 | 25.2 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Sneasler | 56.9 | 29.1 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Gardevoir | 56.3 | 31.3 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Hatterene | 56.3 | 24.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Kingambit | 56.0 | 41.3 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Metagross | 55.7 | 29.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Lurantis | 55.5 | 23.8 |
🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)
Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)
Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Heracross. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 127.2 | 66.1 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 93.5 | 59.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 105.3 | 58.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 64.7 | 47.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 76.1 | 47.1 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 68.0 | 45.4 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 78.7 | 41.5 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 46.6 | 39.7 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 54.2 | 37.3 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 54.1 | 37.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 104.9 | 36.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 60.9 | 36.3 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 52.9 | 36.2 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 52.1 | 35.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 48.9 | 34.0 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 53.8 | 32.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 43.2 | 32.4 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 58.2 | 31.6 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 46.4 | 31.2 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 53.0 | 30.6 |
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)
Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Shadow Escavalier.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Escavalier | 100.8 | 54.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Volcarona | 96.4 | 53.1 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Escavalier | 85.4 | 51.3 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Scizor | 95.8 | 51.3 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 67.8 | 51.0 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Genesect Burn | 85.0 | 51.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Genesect Chill | 85.0 | 51.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Genesect Douse | 85.0 | 51.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Genesect | 85.0 | 51.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Genesect Shock | 85.0 | 51.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Xerneas | 69.6 | 45.2 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Kartana | 90.8 | 44.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Kingambit | 56.0 | 44.9 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Scizor | 80.2 | 44.8 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Shadow Vikavolt | 105.3 | 44.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Golisopod | 75.2 | 42.5 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Durant | 76.2 | 42.0 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Zamazenta Crowned Shield | 59.1 | 41.3 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Kleavor | 85.2 | 40.7 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Shadow Heatran | 62.4 | 40.2 |
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Vikavolt.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Vikavolt | 88.7 | 40.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Centiskorch | 80.5 | 39.9 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Heracross | 90.8 | 39.3 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Eternatus | 62.4 | 38.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Yanmega | 85.4 | 38.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Regigigas | 58.4 | 38.3 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Enamorus Therian | 59.2 | 36.3 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Primarina | 52.8 | 36.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Togekiss | 53.5 | 35.7 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Crustle | 64.8 | 35.7 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Zacian | 53.1 | 35.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Sylveon | 48.8 | 35.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Frosmoth | 84.0 | 35.1 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Kyurem Black | 58.8 | 35.1 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Scyther | 80.9 | 34.7 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Samurott | 68.7 | 34.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Tapu Lele | 59.0 | 34.3 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Pinsir | 82.9 | 34.2 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Heatran | 52.7 | 34.2 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Tinkaton | 49.3 | 34.2 |
Shadow Inkay — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)
Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Nidoking.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Nidoking | 67.1 | 33.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Bisharp | 54.4 | 33.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Florges | 46.8 | 32.7 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Galvantula | 74.4 | 31.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Rhydon | 49.0 | 31.7 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Grimmsnarl | 47.6 | 31.4 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Gardevoir | 56.3 | 31.3 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Scolipede | 78.3 | 31.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Lokix | 73.4 | 30.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Accelgor | 80.7 | 30.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Drapion | 46.2 | 30.0 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Absol | 62.3 | 29.7 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Metagross | 55.7 | 29.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Sneasler | 56.9 | 29.1 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Granbull | 50.5 | 28.8 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 38.5 | 28.4 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Garchomp | 41.6 | 28.0 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Hydreigon | 38.8 | 27.8 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Ninetales Alolan | 41.5 | 27.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Dragonite | 43.0 | 27.0 |
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