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Tinkaton

Tinkaton: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

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

  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Fake OutNORMALPhysical25.0%
  2. Gigaton HammerSTEELPhysical24.1%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus19.6%
  4. EncoreNORMALStatus13.4%

Best Ability / Item

Mold BreakerShuca BerryShuca Berry

Best Tinkaton Moves

  • #1

    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.

    25.00%
  • #2

    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.

    24.11%
  • #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.

    19.64%
  • #4

    Encore

    NORStatus

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

    13.39%
  • #5

    Play Rough

    FAIPhysical90 BP

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

    10.71%
  • #6

    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.

    3.57%
  • #7

    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.

    2.68%
  • #8

    Brick Break

    FIGPhysical75 BP

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

    0.89%

Best Tinkaton Natures

  • #1

    Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Tinkaton Abilities

  • #1

    Mold Breaker

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

    64.29%
  • #2

    Own Tempo

    The Pokémon sticks to its own tempo, preventing it from becoming confused or being affected by Intimidate.

    35.71%

Best Tinkaton Items

  • #1
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

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

    50.00%
  • #2
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

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

    17.86%
  • #3
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

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

    14.29%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    10.71%
  • #5
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    3.57%
  • #6
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    3.57%

Best Tinkaton Teammates

  • #1
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    18.07%
  • #2
    gengar-megaGengar-mega
    GHOPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    15.66%
  • #3
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    14.46%
  • #4
    kommo-oKommo-o
    DRAFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    14.46%
  • #5
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    13.25%
  • #6
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.02%
  • #7
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.02%
  • #8
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    4.82%
  • #9
    blastoise-megaBlastoise-mega
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.61%
  • #10
    scovillain-megaScovillain-mega
    GRAFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.61%

Teams with Tinkaton

Gengar MegaIncineroarSinistchaPolitoedTinkatonKommo-O
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Scovillain MegaGengar MegaKommo-OIncineroarPolitoedTinkaton
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Gengar MegaSinistchaIncineroarKommo-OPolitoedTinkaton
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Tyranitar MegaDelphox MegaSinistchaRotom-WashGarchompTinkaton
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Kommo-OGengar MegaTinkatonIncineroarPolitoedSinistcha
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Gengar MegaSinistchaIncineroarPolitoedKommo-OTinkaton
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Kommo-OGengar MegaTinkatonPolitoedSinistchaIncineroar
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CrabominableTinkatonBasculegion-MSlowking-GalarKingambitSinistcha
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Gengar MegaIncineroarSinistchaPolitoedTinkatonKommo-O
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MeowscaradaTinkatonVolcaronaTyranitarStarmie MegaAriados
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Gengar MegaIncineroarSinistchaPolitoedTinkatonKommo-O
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Gengar MegaIncineroarSinistchaPolitoedTinkatonKommo-O
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Scovillain MegaGengar MegaKommo-OIncineroarPolitoedTinkaton
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TinkatonFarigirafToxapexChandelureMedicham MegaNoivern
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Gengar MegaBlastoiseTinkatonIncineroarSableyeSamurott-Hisui
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PelipperSinistchaSneaslerBlastoise MegaArchaludonTinkaton
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Rotom-WashGarchompAerodactyl MegaTinkatonCharizard Mega YWhimsicott
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Blastoise MegaTinkatonVolcaronaMeowscaradaLucario MegaHeliolisk
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Gengar MegaTinkatonIncineroarSinistchaPolitoedKommo-O
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Chandelure MegaTorkoalKangaskhan MegaTinkatonDragoniteGlimmora
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How to use Tinkaton in the current VGC format

Tinkaton is listed as a Fairy/Steel type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Tinkaton fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Mold Breaker, Shuca Berry and Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Fake Out, Gigaton Hammer, Protect, Encore, Play Rough, and Knock Off. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Tinkaton has important weaknesses to fire 2x, ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as sinistcha, gengar-mega, incineroar, kommo-o, and politoed appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Tinkaton. Open the Tinkaton teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Tinkaton with other Pokémon in the active format.