Last updated: 2026-07-27
Related Pokemon
TinkatinkNot in M-B
TinkatuffNot in M-BTinkatonViewingThe Pokémon’s moves are unaffected by the Ability of the target (with certain exceptions).
The Pokémon cannot become confused and is unaffected by Intimidate.
When the Pokémon is hit by a contact move, it will steal the held item of the attacker if it is not already holding an item.
Season: M-4 (2026-07-27)
Moves
Item
Ability
Nature
AP Spreads
Lead
Stealth Rock + Thunder Wave to support teammates.
Tinkaton
Mental Herb| HP | 191 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 95 | - | |
| Def | 100 | 3 | |
| SpA↓ | 81 | - | |
| SpD | 125 | - | |
| Spe↑ | 160 | 32 |
Max HP/Spe, Stealth Rock or Thunder WaveTinkaton hazard-setter building friendly board for teammates.Mental Herbblocks opponent Block one Taunt/Encore disruption — enables stable performance.
As lead, Stealth Rockset up and Thunder WaveMain role: steal Speed to support team. Even when about to be set up on, Encore restricts moves; signature Gigaton Hammer pressures — core gameplay.
Weak to high-power Pokémon
Tinkaton lacks action guaranteeso weakness hits OHKO. Easy to bait Fire/Ground at lead — consider deploying later instead.
Example Threats
Doubles Mold Breaker Fake Out
Mold Breaker ignores abilities; Fake Out flinches in Doubles.
Tinkaton
Shuca Berry| HP | 161 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk↑ | 139 | 32 | |
| Def | 97 | - | |
| SpA↓ | 81 | - | |
| SpD | 126 | 1 | |
| Spe | 146 | 32 |
Atk/Spe EVs; weakness Ground via Shuca Berryhalved for action count — Tinkaton physical attacker/support.Mold Breaker ignores opponent defensive abilitiesand high-power Gigaton Hammerpressures the board.
Play Rough is also viable
EncoreInstead, Play Roughis recommended. Play Rough lets Gigaton Hammerattacking even when it can't be used.
Fake Out and Encore disruptas starter creating safe board for ally ace. Self-weakness covered by Shuca Berrycovers; stay on field, Protectflexible play exploiting opponent gaps with power.
Fire-type Pokémon
Tinkaton struggles vs. Fire. Fire halves Gigaton Hammer and hits Tinkaton's weakness.Vs. threats, use Protector switch and KO with ally.
Example Threats
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Category
Target
Properties
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Target | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is doubled if the user is poisoned, badly poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. Although this move is a physical move, the damage it deals is not halved when the user is burned. |
| Covet | Normal | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | If the user is not already holding an item, it steals the target’s held item. |
| Fake Out | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | Makes the target flinch. This move fails unless it is the first move used by the user after it enters a battle. |
| Feint | Normal | Phys | 30 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This move can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect and removes the effects of those moves. | |
| Endeavor | Normal | Phys | - | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | Deals damage to the target equal to its remaining HP minus the user’s remaining HP. This move fails if the target’s HP is the same as or lower than the user’s. |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Ally | Boosts the power of an ally’s move by 50% during the turn this move is used. | |
| Encore | Normal | Stat | - | 100 | 8 | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Encore status. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | Can be used only if the user is asleep. The user uses one of the other moves it knows at random. | |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | During the turn this move is used, if the user takes damage from a move that would knock it out, it will endure the hit with 1 HP. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user loses 1/4 of its max HP to create a substitute. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of the user, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP. | |
| Screech | Normal | Stat | - | 85 | 20 | Sound | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Defense stat by 2 stages. |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Dance | Self | Boosts the user’s Attack stat by 2 stages. |
| Wood Hammer | Grass | Phys | 120 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move. |
| Thunder Wave | Electric | Stat | - | 90 | 20 | 1 Foe | Paralyzes the target. | |
| Skitter Smack | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage. |
| Pounce | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage. |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 8 | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90 | 12 | All Foes | Has a 30% chance of making targets flinch. | |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95 | 16 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage. | |
| Smack Down | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | If the target is off the ground, it gains the Landed status. This move can hit a target that has the Sky-High status. | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Stat | - | - | 20 | Foe's Side | Gives the opponent’s side the Stealth Rock status. | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | All | Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage. When Grassy Terrain is active, this move’s power is halved. | |
| Ice Hammer | Ice | Phys | 100 | 90 | 12 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | Lowers the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage. |
| Brick Break | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Removes the Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil statuses on the target’s side. |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 12 | 1 Foe | The user and the target swap their Abilities. | |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | Fully restores the user’s HP and cures any status conditions. The user falls asleep for 2 turns. This move fails if the user’s HP is full. | |
| Reflect | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | Ally Side | Gives the user’s side the Reflect status for 5 turns. | |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | All Allies | Gives the user’s side the Light Screen status for 5 turns. | |
| Foul Play | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The damage dealt by this move is calculated using the target’s Attack stat instead of the user’s Attack stat. |
| Knock Off | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is boosted by 50% if the target is holding an item. Causes the target to lose its held item. |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | All | An ordinary attacking move. |
| Thief | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | If the user is not already holding an item, it steals the target’s held item. |
| Fling | Dark | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This move’s power and effects depend on the user’s held item. The held item is lost after this move is used. | |
| Quash | Dark | Stat | - | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | Causes the target to move last in the turn. | |
| Fake Tears | Dark | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages. | |
| Flatter | Dark | Stat | - | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | Boosts the target’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage and confuses it. | |
| Gigaton Hammer | Steel | Phys | 160 | 100 | 8 | 1 Foe | This move can’t be used twice in a row. | |
| Hard Press | Steel | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The more HP the target has left, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 1 and 100). |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 40 and 120): 120 if the target’s weight is 1/5 or less of the user’s, 100 if 1/4 or less, 80 if 1/3 or less, 60 if 1/2 or less, and 40 if more than 1/2. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be sure to hit. |
| Steel Beam | Steel | Spec | 140 | 95 | 8 | 1 Foe | After attacking, the user takes damage equal to 1/2 of its max HP. | |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | Spec | 80 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. | |
| Metal Sound | Steel | Stat | - | 85 | 20 | Sound | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages. |
| Play Rough | Fairy | Phys | 90 | 90 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage. |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | Spec | 50 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user’s HP is restored by 3/4 of the damage dealt by this move. |
| Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage. | |
| Sweet Kiss | Fairy | Stat | - | 75 | 12 | 1 Foe | Confuses the target. |
