Free switch-ins on Poison and Dragon moves make Tinkaton useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 2 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Mold Breaker ignores opposing abilities when attacking. Known as the Hammer Pokemon.
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 Weakness
FortressTinkaton's Fairy/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Ground moves. 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.
The three-stage chain from Tinkatink through Tinkatuff ends here at Tinkaton. Want more? Breed for Tinkatink eggs. No compatible 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Tinkaton to get Tinkatink eggs from the Fairy egg group.
Stealth Rock is the priority every time Tinkaton comes in. Careful nature and a spread EV build EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Pickpocket rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Tinkaton Moveset
- Gigaton Hammer
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 — base 75 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 94 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Tinkaton can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A