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No. 0959 · Generation IX · Paldea

Tinkaton

The Hammer Pokémon

TL;DR. Tinkaton is a fairy/steel-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 506. This intelligent Pokémon has a very daring disposition. It knocks rocks into the sky with its hammer, aiming for flying Corviknight.

Fairy Steel

This intelligent Pokémon has a very daring disposition. It knocks rocks into the sky with its hammer, aiming for flying Corviknight.

Height0.7 m

Weight112.8 kg

AbilitiesMold Breaker, Own Tempo

HiddenPickpocket

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 506. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 85

Attack 75

Defense 77

Sp. Attack 70

Sp. Defense 105

Speed 94

Total506

506 base stat total, the 261st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 47th among Fairy-types.

105 base Special Defense, Tinkaton's strongest stat, ranking 26th of 123 Fairy-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Tinkaton in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tinkaton reaches 2,250 CP at level 40 and 2,575 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack155

GO Defense196

GO Stamina198

Max CP (L40)2,250

Max CP (L50)2,544

Best buddy (L51)2,575

Raid catch CP 1,218–1,286 (L20). Weather boosted 1,523–1,607 (L25).

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Competitive

Tinkaton in competitive play.

Tinkaton is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #6 in the Great League.

Utility

Stealth Rock / Gigaton Hammer / Encore / Thunder Wave

ItemAir Balloon
AbilityPickpocket
NatureJolly
EVs252 HP / 24 SpD / 232 Spe
TeraWater, Ghost

Bulky Wall

Stealth Rock / Gigaton Hammer / Knock Off / Encore

ItemLeftovers
AbilityPickpocket
NatureCareful
EVs248 HP / 184 Def / 76 SpD
TeraGhost, Water

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #6 92.4 score

Ultra League #5 94.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Tinkaton.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tinkaton, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Tinkaton?

Tinkaton is a Fairy/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Tinkaton weak to?

Tinkaton takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Tinkaton resistant to?

Tinkaton is immune to Poison, Dragon. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dark, Fairy, Bug.

How does Tinkaton evolve?

Tinkaton evolves from Tinkatuff (Level 38). Tinkaton is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Tinkaton from?

Tinkaton was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0959.

What are Tinkaton's base stats?

Tinkaton has HP 85, Attack 75, Defense 77, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 105, and Speed 94. Total base stat total: 506.

What are Tinkaton's abilities?

Tinkaton can have the abilities Mold Breaker, Own Tempo, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.

Is Tinkaton legendary or mythical?

No. Tinkaton is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Tinkaton's best stat?

Tinkaton's highest base stat is Special Defense at 105, which ranks 26th of 123 Fairy-type Pokémon.

Is Tinkaton good?

Tinkaton has a base stat total of 506, the 261st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 47th among Fairy-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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