Nothing fancy in Tinkaton's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This intelligent Pokémon has a very daring disposition. It knocks rocks into the sky with its hammer, aiming for flying Corviknight.
The hammer tops 220 pounds, yet it gets swung around easily by Tinkaton as it steals whatever it pleases and carries its plunder back home.
Tinkaton's Fairy/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Ground. It shrugs off Poison and Dragon-type attacks completely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Tinkaton's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Dragon |
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Tinkaton View Cresselia builds →Psychic8-10% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tinkaton View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn3-3% Moonblast8-10% Heat Wave 2x23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tinkaton View Ribombee builds →Moonblast14-16% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tinkaton View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn3-3% Moonblast8-10% Heat Wave 2x23-27% | ||
The three-stage chain from Tinkatink through Tinkatuff ends here at Tinkaton. Want more? Breed for Tinkatink eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Tinkatink pushed Tinkaton to 506 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +41. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Tinkaton to get Tinkatink eggs using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
Stealth Rock is the priority every time Tinkaton comes in. Careful nature and spread EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Pickpocket rounds it out.
Best Build
Tinkaton best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Fake Out
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- Thunder Wave
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Fake Out
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- Thunder Wave
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Tinkaton's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Steel Beam and Play Rough for same-type damage. Play Rough and Foul Play are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Tinkaton learns Play Rough and Hyper Beam naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Rock coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
You're catching Tinkatink first, not Tinkaton. Tinkatink appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Tinkaton in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Tinkaton starts with Tinkatink at Lv. 10-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TinkatinkAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Desert9%EarlyAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Desert9%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Water9%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Water9%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Cave9%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Cave9%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Cave9%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Cave9%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.10-20 Route9%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve TinkatuffAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Desert6%MidAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Desert6%MidCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Water6%MidCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Water6%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Cave6%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Cave6%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Cave6%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Cave6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.24-41 Route6%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%Lateor evolve from Tinkatink (Step 1)
Step 3Tinkaton ✓
Tinkaton isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Tinkatink from Scarlet. The evolution path from Tinkatink to Tinkaton is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Tinkaton in Legends: Z-A
Tinkaton looks average on paper at 506 BST. But Mold Breaker is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier on our tier list.
Tinkaton gets Mold Breaker, Own Tempo, and Pickpocket. But Mold Breaker is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Tinkaton is a mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 94 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Run Gigatonhammer, Knock Off, Encore, and Stealth Rock on Tinkaton. Gigatonhammer is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Tinkaton has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Tinkaton has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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