Tinkatuff Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tinkatuff in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tinkatuff
Tinkatuff 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 45.895 DPS.
Tinkatuff 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: Tinkatuff is weak to Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Tinkatuff 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 Tinkatuff is Mega Blaziken (45.895 DPS), Blacephalon (45.111 DPS), and Primal Groudon (45.100 DPS).
Catching Tinkatuff: After defeating Tinkatuff, the catch encounter will have a CP between 712 and 765 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 886-952 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tinkatuff from raids will have exactly 765 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 Tinkatuff?
The best counter for Tinkatuff is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 45.895 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (45.111 DPS) and Primal Groudon (45.100 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tinkatuff?
Tinkatuff 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 Tinkatuff weak to?
Tinkatuff 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 Tinkatuff be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tinkatuff's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tinkatuff from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tinkatuff from raids will have 765 CP at level 20, or 952 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 712. If you see 765 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tinkatuff worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tinkatuff 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 Tinkatuff?
For the best moveset for Tinkatuff itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tinkatuff 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 Tinkatuff without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tinkatuff can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (45.111 DPS) and Reshiram (38.786 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 Tinkatuff in raids?
Weather boost information for Tinkatuff 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.