Tinkaton (#0959) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP85145–192280–374

Atk7572–139139–273

Def7773–141143–278

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD10599–172193–339

Spe9489–160173–315

Total506Higher than 75% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 94). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+160Max146No SP114Min102Scarf240Tailwind320

At max Speed, Tinkaton outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×

Immune to

Dragon0×Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 5 types

FightingGhostSteelWaterElectric

Abilities

Mold Breaker
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Own Tempo
Prevents confusion.
PickpocketHidden ability
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#114 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (12.1%) · Mold Breaker (64.4%) · Adamant (44.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (18%)

Moves Gigaton Hammer, Fake Out, Play Rough, Protect

Singles

#89 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Air Balloon (65.6%) · Mold Breaker (91.5%) · Jolly (56.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (15.1%)

Moves Gigaton Hammer, Encore, Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

12.69% of teams · rank #14 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pickpocket
Nature: Careful
EVs: 248 HP / 184 Def / 76 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost

Gigaton Hammer
Knock Off
Encore
Stealth Rock

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players9.23%
Rated 1500+10.62%
Rated 1630+12.69%
Rated 1760+15.35%

Usage by month

Oct 202512.69%

Moves

Gigaton Hammer97.7%
Knock Off70.9%
Encore68.7%
Stealth Rock45.7%
Thunder Wave32.4%
Play Rough27.4%
Swords Dance23.9%
Bulldoze16.2%
Protect8.9%
Brick Break4.5%

Items

Leftovers54.7%
Air Balloon19.2%
Life Orb16%
Eject Button5.5%
Shuca Berry1.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots1%

Abilities

59.3%
40.6%
0.1%

EV spreads

Careful 248 HP / 184 Def / 76 SpD20.8%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.9%
Careful 252 HP / 60 Def / 192 SpD / 4 Spe10%
Careful 236 HP / 32 Atk / 144 Def / 48 SpD / 48 Spe6.8%
Careful 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe5.5%

Tera types

Ghost32.1%
Water27.6%
Fairy16.3%
Ground5%

Common teammates

Latios22.9%
Mandibuzz21.3%
Hydrapple21.1%
Sinistcha19.7%
Excadrill17.3%
Talonflame16.9%
Keldeo15.7%
Iron Jugulis13.7%

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0957TinkatinkFairySteel
1. Level 24#0958TinkatuffFairySteel
  1. Level 38#0959TinkatonFairySteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoGigaton HammerThe user swings its whole body around to attack with its huge hammer. This move can't be used twice in a row.SteelPhys160100%5

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Fairy WindInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec40100%30

5Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

8Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

11CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

14Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

17Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

21Sweet KissConfuses the target.FairyStatus—75%10

24Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

27SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

31Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

35Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

39Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

43FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

47Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

52Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM / HM / TR 38

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Hammer Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#281Hyperspace#018

The hammer tops 220 pounds, yet it gets swung around easily by Tinkaton as it steals whatever it pleases and carries its plunder back home.
Violet
This intelligent Pokémon has a very daring disposition. It knocks rocks into the sky with its hammer, aiming for flying Corviknight.
Scarlet