Tinkaton is a Fairy/Steel-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Paldea region (#959, Generation 9). With a max CP of 2,544 and base stats of 155/196/198 (Atk/Def/Sta), Tinkaton has a total stat product of 549. Tinkaton's best moveset is Fairy Wind and Gigaton Hammer, making it a competitive Steel-type attacker for raids.
Tinkaton is weak to Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock-type attacks. Tinkaton is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Fairy Wind
Gigaton Hammer
Fairy Wind
Gigaton Hammer
Fairy Wind
Gigaton Hammer
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Tinkaton's best offensive moveset is Fairy Wind combined with Gigaton Hammer, achieving 16.2 DPS and 337 TDO as a Steel-type attacker (ranked #12, Tier A).
In Great League PvP, Tinkaton runs Fairy Wind and Gigaton Hammer, ranked #1 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Tinkaton runs Fairy Wind and Gigaton Hammer, ranked #11 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. Tinkaton has access to 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS), while Fairy Wind generates energy the fastest (13 EPS). Note that Gigaton Hammer is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Tinkaton as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsTinkaton is not currently available as a raid boss. When Tinkaton returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Tinkaton from raids would have 1286 CP at level 20, or 1607 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Tinkaton
Tinkaton is weak to Fire, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Tinkaton as Raid Counter
Tinkaton is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Tinkaton
Tinkaton evolves from Tinkatuff using 100 Candy.
Walking Tinkaton as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Tinkaton Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Tinkaton in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Tinkaton from raids or eggs will show 1,286 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Tinkaton is a Fairy/Steel-type Pokemon with a stat total of 549. With its bulk spread of 196 Defense and 198 Stamina, Tinkaton has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Fire, Ground-type moves when using Tinkaton. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Tinkaton's performance.
Tinkaton's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Snow weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Tinkaton much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Tinkaton?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Tinkaton is a top-tier Steel-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #12 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 2,544 at level 50 and base stats of 155/196/198 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Fairy Wind and Gigaton Hammer for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Steel-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Great League), Tinkaton is ranked #1 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. It's a meta-relevant pick worth building a second move for.