Tinkatuff sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Tinkatink but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Tinkaton as fast as possible. Poison and Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Hammer Pokemon.
Sp. Def and Speed carry most of Tinkatuff's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon will attack groups of Pawniard and Bisharp, gathering metal from them in order to create a large and sturdy hammer.
These Pokémon make their homes in piles of scrap metal. They test the strength of each other’s hammers by smashing them together.
Tinkatuff Weakness
FortressType-wise, Tinkatuff takes extra damage from Fire and Ground. Poison and Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Tinkatuff's special bulk (base 82 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Partway through Tinkatink's chain. Tinkatuff still has another evolution ahead before reaching Tinkaton. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. Speed has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 126 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Tinkatuff to get Tinkatink eggs from the Fairy egg group.
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Eviolite means a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, and max HP and Defense EVs give Tinkatuff the bulk to set up repeatedly. Mold Breaker adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Best Tinkatuff Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- Rock Tomb
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Tinkatuff picks up Play Rough and Steel Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Rock coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Tinkatuff isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Tinkatink from Scarlet. The evolution path from Tinkatink to Tinkatuff is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Tinkatuff in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain TinkatinkCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Step 2Tinkatuff ✓
Tinkatuff is meant to evolve into Tinkaton. At 380 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Mold Breaker is what you want on Tinkatuff. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Own Tempo, Pickpocket) work on paper but Mold Breaker is what makes Tinkatuff worth using.
Base 78 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Tinkatuff is leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Tinkatuff can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
Tinkatuff joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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