Tinkatink Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tinkatink in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tinkatink
Tinkatink is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fairy/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 60.316 DPS.
Tinkatink can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Tinkatink is weak to Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Tinkatink resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Tinkatink is Mega Blaziken (60.316 DPS), Blacephalon (59.556 DPS), and Primal Groudon (59.100 DPS).
Catching Tinkatink: After defeating Tinkatink, the catch encounter will have a CP between 461 and 504 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 574-627 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tinkatink from raids will have exactly 504 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Tinkatink?
The best counter for Tinkatink is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 60.316 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (59.556 DPS) and Primal Groudon (59.100 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tinkatink?
Tinkatink can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Tinkatink weak to?
Tinkatink is weak to Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tinkatink be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tinkatink's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tinkatink from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tinkatink from raids will have 504 CP at level 20, or 627 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 461. If you see 504 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tinkatink worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tinkatink is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Tinkatink?
For the best moveset for Tinkatink itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tinkatink stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Tinkatink without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tinkatink can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (59.556 DPS) and Reshiram (51.500 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Tinkatink in raids?
Weather boost information for Tinkatink is not currently available. Fairy-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.