Tinkaton
Fairy/Steel-type, Generation 9. Ranked #12 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier A). #1 in Great League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fairy Wind Gigaton Hammer 16.2 DPS
- Great League
- Fairy Wind Gigaton Hammer 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Gigaton Hammer is an Elite TM move. Gigaton Hammer costs 100 energy for 300 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tinkaton takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 549
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,286 CP
Tinkaton moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Wind Best STAB | Fairy | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Flash Cannon STAB | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Heavy Slam STAB | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Play Rough STAB | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Gigaton Hammer Best STAB Elite | Steel | 300 | 100 | 3.0s | 100 | 3.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Wind | Fairy | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Gigaton Hammer | Steel | 130 | 60 | 2.17 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Tinkaton runs Fairy Wind with Gigaton Hammer — 16.2 DPS and 337 TDO as a Steel-type attacker.
In Great League it runs Fairy Wind and Gigaton Hammer. In Ultra League it runs Fairy Wind and Gigaton Hammer. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Fairy Wind builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Gigaton Hammer is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Tinkaton places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #12 | A | 16.2 | 337 | Fairy Wind Gigaton Hammer |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | S | 75.00% | Fairy Wind Gigaton Hammer | 0/10/14 |
| Ultra League | #11 | S | 75.00% | Fairy Wind Gigaton Hammer | 10/15/15 |
Raids
- Status
- Tinkaton is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tinkaton
Use Tinkaton against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Tinkaton
- Evolve from
- Tinkatuff · 100 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 55 | 1,945 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 55 | 2,106 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,249 | 1,318 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,554 | 1,640 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,249 | 1,318 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 944 | 996 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,249 | 1,318 |
Is Tinkaton good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tinkaton is a Tier A Steel-type attacker at rank #12, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Bulk-leaning spread (196 Defense / 198 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 31 |
| Lv 2 | 99 |
| Lv 3 | 167 |
| Lv 4 | 235 |
| Lv 5 | 303 |
| Lv 6 | 371 |
| Lv 7 | 439 |
| Lv 8 | 507 |
| Lv 9 | 575 |
| Lv 10 | 643 |
| Lv 11 | 707 |
| Lv 12 | 771 |
| Lv 13 | 836 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 900 |
| Lv 15 | 964 |
| Lv 16 | 1,029 |
| Lv 17 | 1,093 |
| Lv 18 | 1,157 |
| Lv 19 | 1,221 |
| Lv 20 | 1,286 |
| Lv 21 | 1,350 |
| Lv 22 | 1,414 |
| Lv 23 | 1,479 |
| Lv 24 | 1,543 |
| Lv 25 | 1,607 |
| Lv 26 | 1,672 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,736 |
| Lv 28 | 1,800 |
| Lv 29 | 1,865 |
| Lv 30 | 1,929 |
| Lv 31 | 1,961 |
| Lv 32 | 1,993 |
| Lv 33 | 2,025 |
| Lv 34 | 2,058 |
| Lv 35 | 2,090 |
| Lv 36 | 2,122 |
| Lv 37 | 2,154 |
| Lv 38 | 2,186 |
| Lv 39 | 2,218 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,250 |
| Lv 41 | 2,279 |
| Lv 42 | 2,308 |
| Lv 43 | 2,337 |
| Lv 44 | 2,366 |
| Lv 45 | 2,395 |
| Lv 46 | 2,425 |
| Lv 47 | 2,454 |
| Lv 48 | 2,484 |
| Lv 49 | 2,514 |
| Lv 50 | 2,544 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0959
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 112.80 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0959_POKEMON_TINKATON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tinkaton in Pokemon GO?
Tinkaton's best moveset is Fairy Wind (fast) with Gigaton Hammer (charged), worth 16.2 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tinkaton's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tinkaton takes super effective damage from Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Tinkaton's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tinkaton reaches 2,544 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,250 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Tinkaton good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Tinkaton is ranked #1 (Tier S) in Great League with a 75.00% win rate. Tinkaton is ranked #11 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 75.00% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/10/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Tinkaton bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Tinkaton?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tinkaton shows 1,286 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,607 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Tinkaton in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Tinkatuff (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tinkaton be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Tinkaton depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.