Type matchups
Damage Tinkaton takes from each attacking type.
Resists (¼×)
As a Fairy/Steel type, Tinkaton has 2 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Fairy/Steel typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 85
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 105
- Speed
- 94
- Total
- 506
Tinkaton has a base stat total of 506, higher than 68% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (105). Its Attack (75) and Sp. Atk (70) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 94 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 85 HP, 77 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Tinkaton can have the abilities Mold Breaker, Own Tempo and Pickpocket.
How to beat Tinkaton
Tinkaton takes 2× damage from Ground and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison and Dragon moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dark and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Fairy and Steel moves. Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fairy and Steel moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Fairy and Steel moves.
Evolution
Tinkaton is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Tinkatink → Tinkatuff → Tinkaton), evolving from Tinkatuff.
Best counters to Tinkaton
Other Fairy/Steel Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Tinkaton weak to?
As a Fairy/Steel type, Tinkaton takes super-effective damage from Ground and Fire moves.
What is Tinkaton resistant to?
Tinkaton resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dark, Fairy and Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison and Dragon.
What are the best counters to Tinkaton?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Primal Groudon and Ho-Oh, which hit Tinkaton with super-effective attacks.