Pokémon games are all about catching your little pocket monsters, leveling them up, and evolving them. *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* is no different, continuing the series’ tradition of featuring some very funny and strange evolution methods. If you are struggling to get your Inkay to turn into a Malamar, here is what you need to do.
### How to Evolve Inkay in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
To evolve your Inkay, you first need to level it up to level 30. However, unlike typical Pokémon evolutions, you won’t receive the usual notification that your Inkay is ready to evolve.
This is because the evolution requires one very unique step. If you are playing in docked mode on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2, switch to handheld mode and then turn your console upside down.
After doing this, go to the team section and select your Inkay. You will now see the **Evolve** option available. Click on it, and your Inkay will evolve into Malamar.
This clever evolution method adds an extra layer of fun and interaction to the game, so be sure to try it out!
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