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. A decent partner pool 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 using 45 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Feint, Ice Hammer, Quash.
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 natural movepool does the job, but Feint and Ice Hammer from the egg pool give Tinkaton something extra. Pair those with Steel Beam and Play Rough for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 TinkatinkMODERATEAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.10-209%EarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve TinkatuffMODERATEAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.24-416%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.34-564%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.34-564%LateRouteor evolve from Tinkatink (Step 1)
Step 3Tinkaton ✓
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