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Tinkatink is a Fairy / Steel-type Pokemon. This guide covers Tinkatink’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tinkatink guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Tinkatink is a Fairy and Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is the first Pokemon in the Tinkatink evolution line and eventually evolves into Tinkaton.
Competitive Overview
Tinkatink is mostly an early-stage Pokemon used on the way to Tinkatuff and Tinkaton. Its Fairy and Steel typing is excellent defensively, but its unevolved stats keep its battle role limited.
Tinkatink’s biggest strengths are its typing, ability options and evolution path. It should be protected from Fire and Ground-type moves while it develops into its stronger evolutions.
Here are the key facts to know about Tinkatink, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tinkatink
National Dex
#0957
Type
Fairy / Steel
Species
Metalsmith Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
19.6 lbs / 8.9 kg
8.9 kg
Abilities
Mold Breaker, Own Tempo, Pickpocket
Tinkatink’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games, from casual play to competitive formats.
Tinkatink can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Tinkatink’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong Fairy-type physical attack for same-type damage.
A Steel-type special attack for Fairy, Rock and Ice-type Pokemon.
An early Steel-type physical attack that may boost Attack.
Item-removal utility in games where available.
Priority disruption that can cause flinching.
Fairy-type damage that restores HP.
Coverage and utility in games where available.
A powerful Steel-type special attack in games where available.
Use the section below to view Tinkatink’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Tinkatink is a Fairy / Steel-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Fairy / Steel
Weaknesses
Fire, Ground
Resistances
Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dark, Fairy
Immunity
Poison, Dragon
Tinkatink’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Mold Breaker gives Tinkatink a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Own Tempo gives Tinkatink a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Pickpocket gives Tinkatink a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Tinkatink evolves into Tinkatuff at Level 24, and Tinkatuff evolves into Tinkaton at Level 38.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tinkatink at Level 24
Stage 3
Evolves from Tinkatuff at Level 38
Tinkatink can be found in Paldea ruins and select wild areas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then evolved into Tinkatuff at Level 24.
| Game | Where to Find Tinkatink |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found near ruins and select Paldea wild areas. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found near ruins and select Paldea wild areas. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Tinkatink |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Tinkatink. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Tinkatink is a Fairy / Steel-type Pokemon.
Tinkatink is weak to Fire, Ground-type moves.
Tinkatink evolves into Tinkatuff at Level 24, and Tinkatuff evolves into Tinkaton at Level 38.
Tinkatink’s abilities are Mold Breaker, Own Tempo, Pickpocket.
Tinkatink’s best moves can include Play Rough, Flash Cannon, Metal Claw, Knock Off, depending on the game and format.
Tinkatink can be found in Paldea ruins and select wild areas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then evolved into Tinkatuff at Level 24.
Yes, Tinkatink can be useful in the right game or format depending on its stats, typing, ability and role.
Tinkatink was introduced in Generation 9 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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