Tinkaton Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tinkaton in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tinkaton
Tinkaton 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 33.684 DPS.
Tinkaton 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: Tinkaton is weak to Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Tinkaton 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 Tinkaton is Mega Blaziken (33.684 DPS), Blacephalon (33.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (33.053 DPS).
Catching Tinkaton: After defeating Tinkaton, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1249 and 1318 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1554-1640 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tinkaton from raids will have exactly 1318 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 Tinkaton?
The best counter for Tinkaton is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 33.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (33.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (33.053 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tinkaton?
Tinkaton 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 Tinkaton weak to?
Tinkaton 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 Tinkaton be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tinkaton's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tinkaton from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tinkaton from raids will have 1318 CP at level 20, or 1640 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1249. If you see 1318 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tinkaton worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tinkaton 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 Tinkaton?
For the best moveset for Tinkaton itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tinkaton 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 Tinkaton without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tinkaton can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (33.444 DPS) and Reshiram (28.929 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 Tinkaton in raids?
Weather boost information for Tinkaton 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.