Tinkaton FAQ
Everything you need to know about the mischievous Hammer Pokémon
⚡ Quick Reference
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Hammer Pokémon
妖精钢
Dual Type
105
Best Stat (Sp. Def)
506
Base Stat Total
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Tinkaton
What is Tinkaton weak to?
As a 妖精/钢 type Pokémon, Tinkaton has a unique defensive profile with specific strengths and vulnerabilities:
🧮 Damage Multiplier Breakdown
0.5×
Resisted
一般飞行岩石虫钢草超能力冰恶妖精
50% incoming damage
🛡️ Overall Defensive Rating
2
Weaknesses
3
Neutral
10
Resistances
2
Immunities
A+ Excellent Defensive Typing
⚠️ Threats to Watch Out For
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- •Strategy: Switch out or use coverage moves
✅ Favorable Matchups
- •Dragon-types: Complete immunityCan safely switch into Dragon moves
- •Poison-types: Complete immunityToxic, Sludge Bomb have no effect
- •Physical attackers: High Special DefenseCan tank special attacks effectively
Why does Tinkaton hate Corviknight?
The rivalry between Tinkaton and Corviknight is one of the most interesting relationships in Pokémon lore:
🔨 The Hammer vs The Raven
- • Tinkaton uses its massive hammer to knock Corviknight out of the sky
- • It collects steel from defeated Corviknight to improve its hammer
- • This behavior is described in Tinkaton's Pokédex entries
- • Corviknight actively avoids areas where Tinkaton live
This rivalry showcases Tinkaton's mischievous nature and incredible strength despite its small size.
What level does Tinkaton evolve at?
Why is Tinkaton so good?
Tinkaton has become incredibly popular in competitive play for several reasons:
💪 Competitive Strengths
- • Gigaton Hammer - Powerful signature move
- • Excellent defensive typing (Fairy/Steel)
- • Good attack stat and movepool
- • Resists 10 types, immune to 2
- • Access to priority moves
🎯 Strategic Value
- • Can check Dragon and Fighting types
- • Stealth Rock support
- • Thunder Wave for speed control
- • Knock Off utility
- • Intimidating design and lore
🏆 Competitive Performance Metrics
12.4%
OU Usage Rate
Tier: A- Rank
1,658
Glicko Rating
Above Average
68.2%
Win Rate
High Performance
Most Common Roles
Physical Wall
45%
Support
32%
Offensive Tank
23%
Base Stats vs Meta Average
HP (85)
+12 vs Average
Atk (75)
Meta Average
Def (77)
+2 vs Average
SpD (105)
+30 vs Average
Spe (94)
+19 vs Average
🔨 Gigaton Hammer Analysis
Move Stats
Base Power:160
Accuracy:100%
PP:5
Priority:0
Type:Steel
Damage Calculations
vs Garchomp:
85-100%
Guaranteed OHKO
vs Corviknight:
45-53%
2HKO after rocks
vs Ferrothorn:
90-106%
OHKO guaranteed
⚠️
Usage Limitation
Cannot be used consecutively - must switch or use other moves between uses
Is Tinkaton always female?
No, Tinkaton is not always female. This is a common misconception due to its design and behavior.
🎭 Gender Information
Gender Ratio:
50% ♂
50% ♀
Why the confusion?
- • Cute, fairy-like appearance
- • Pink color scheme
- • Often portrayed as female in media
- • Fairy typing association
Both male and female Tinkaton have identical stats, moves, and abilities. The gender doesn't affect gameplay.
What are Tinkaton's best moves?
⚔️ Complete Moveset Analysis
🔥 Offensive Arsenal
Gigaton HammerSteel
Power: 160
Acc: 100%
Usage: 89%
Cannot use twice in a row
🛡️ Support Kit
Most Popular Sets
Physical Wall (45% usage)
Nature:Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
Item:Leftovers
EVs:252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Atk
Offensive Tank (23% usage)
Nature:Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Item:Choice Band
EVs:252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD