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Tinkaton

Tinkaton

FAIRYSTEEL
HP
85
Atk
75
Def
77
SpA
70
SpD
105
Spe
94
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Weaknesses

  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Jolly 23/8/7/0/0/28

Best Moveset

  1. Gigaton HammerSTEELPhysical25.0%
  2. Fake OutNORMALPhysical24.2%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus17.9%
  4. EncoreNORMALStatus15.8%

Best Ability / Item

Mold BreakerShuca BerryShuca Berry

Tinkaton technical VGC usage sections

Best Tinkaton Moves

  • #1

    Gigaton Hammer

    STEPhysical160 BP

    The user swings its whole body around to attack with its huge hammer. This move can't be used twice in a row.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Fake Out

    NORPhysical40 BP

    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

    24.23%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    17.86%
  • #4

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    15.82%
  • #5

    Play Rough

    FAIPhysical90 BP

    The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

    9.95%
  • #6

    Feint

    NORPhysical30 BP

    This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

    3.06%
  • #7

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    1.79%
  • #8

    Brick Break

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    1.02%
  • #9

    Thunder Wave

    ELEStatus

    The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

    1.02%
  • #10

    Skill Swap

    PSYStatus

    The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

    0.26%

Best Tinkaton Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 23/8/7/0/0/28

    93.94%
  • #2

    Impish 3/32/8/0/9/14

    2.02%
  • #3

    Brave 27/27/12/0/0/0

    2.02%
  • #4

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    2.02%

Best Tinkaton Abilities

  • #1

    Mold Breaker

    The Pokémon's moves are unimpeded by the Ability of the target.

    100.00%

Best Tinkaton Items

  • #1
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    50.51%
  • #2
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

    Raises the power of Steel-type moves. Allows Onix and Scyther to evolve when traded.

    18.18%
  • #3
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Fire-type move.

    15.15%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    8.08%
  • #5
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    3.03%
  • #6
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    2.02%
  • #7
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    1.01%
  • #8
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    1.01%
  • #9
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    1.01%

Best Tinkaton Teammates

  • #1
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
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    17.30%
  • #2
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
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    15.61%
  • #3
    gengar-megaGengar-mega
    GHOPOI
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    15.19%
  • #4
    kommo-oKommo-o
    DRAFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    13.92%
  • #5
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
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    13.50%
  • #6
    blastoise-megaBlastoise-mega
    WAT
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    5.06%
  • #7
    volcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
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    5.06%
  • #8
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.06%
  • #9
    meowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.64%
  • #10
    pelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.64%
  • #11

    Other

    0.02%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Tinkaton?

The best moveset for Tinkaton in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Gigaton Hammer, Fake Out, Protect, Encore.

How to counter Tinkaton in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Tinkaton can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fire 2x, ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Tinkaton?

The best item for Tinkaton is typically Shuca Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.