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Tinkaton is a Fairy / Steel-type Pokemon. This guide covers Tinkaton’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 Tinkaton 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 |
Tinkaton is a Fairy and Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It evolves from Tinkatuff and is known for its huge hammer and signature move Gigaton Hammer.
Competitive Overview
Tinkaton can be useful in competitive and casual play thanks to its excellent Fairy and Steel typing, utility movepool and signature Steel-type attack. It provides strong defensive value with many resistances and two immunities.
Tinkaton’s biggest strengths are Gigaton Hammer, its typing, Mold Breaker and utility moves such as Fake Out and Knock Off. Its main concerns are Fire and Ground-type attacks and only moderate offensive stats outside its signature move.
Here are the key facts to know about Tinkaton, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tinkaton
National Dex
#0959
Type
Fairy / Steel
Species
Hammer Pokemon
Height
2’04” / 0.7 m
70 cm
Weight
248.7 lbs / 112.8 kg
112.8 kg
Abilities
Mold Breaker, Own Tempo, Pickpocket
Tinkaton’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games, from casual play to competitive formats.
Tinkaton can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Tinkaton’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Tinkaton’s signature Steel-type attack with extremely high power.
A strong Fairy-type physical attack for same-type damage.
Excellent utility for removing held items in games where available.
Priority disruption that can create early pressure.
Steel-type damage that can punish lighter targets.
Coverage against Fire, Flying, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Boosts Attack and can help Tinkaton pressure teams.
Fairy-type recovery option in games where available.
Use the section below to view Tinkaton’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Tinkaton 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
Tinkaton’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Mold Breaker gives Tinkaton a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Own Tempo gives Tinkaton a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Pickpocket gives Tinkaton a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Tinkaton evolves from Tinkatuff at Level 38 and does not evolve further.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tinkatink at Level 24
Stage 3
Evolves from Tinkatuff at Level 38
Tinkaton is most commonly obtained by evolving Tinkatuff at Level 38. It can also appear in select Paldea locations depending on encounter tables.
| Game | Where to Find Tinkaton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Tinkatuff at Level 38, or find Tinkaton in select Paldea wild areas. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Tinkatuff at Level 38, or find Tinkaton in select Paldea wild areas. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Tinkaton |
|---|---|
 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 Tinkaton. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Tinkaton is a Fairy / Steel-type Pokemon.
Tinkaton is weak to Fire, Ground-type moves.
Tinkaton evolves from Tinkatuff at Level 38 and does not evolve further.
Tinkaton’s abilities are Mold Breaker, Own Tempo, Pickpocket.
Tinkaton’s best moves can include Gigaton Hammer, Play Rough, Knock Off, Fake Out, depending on the game and format.
Tinkaton is most commonly obtained by evolving Tinkatuff at Level 38. It can also appear in select Paldea locations depending on encounter tables.
Yes, Tinkaton can be useful in the right game or format depending on its stats, typing, ability and role.
Tinkaton was introduced in Generation 9 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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