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#958

Tinkatuff

Abilities

Own TempoMold BreakerPickpocket(Hidden)
Height: 0.7 m (2'04")
Weight: 59.1 kg (130.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 133
Base Stats
HP65
Atk55
Def55
SpA45
SpD82
Spe78
BST380
EV Yield: 2 SpD
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
240334
Atk
103229
Def
103229
SpA
85207
SpD
152289
Spe
144280

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IX (Paldea)
Color
Pink
Shape
Humanoid
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
90 (35.3%)
Gender Ratio
100% Female
Egg Groups
Fairy
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
133
EV Yield
2 SpD
Height
0.7 m (2'04")
Weight
59.1 kg (130.3 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Fairy/Steel dual typing.

nor½
fir2
wat
ele
gra½
ice½
fig
poi0
gro2
fly½
psy½
bug¼
roc½
gho
dra0
dar¼
ste
fai½
Weak to: Fire, Ground
Resists: Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug (¼x), Rock, Dark (¼x), Fairy
Immune to: Poison, Dragon
Abilities
Own Tempo

Prevents confusion.

Mold Breaker

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

PickpocketHidden Ability

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries2 entries

Generation IX

Scarlet

This Pokémon will attack groups of Pawniard and Bisharp, gathering metal from them in order to create a large and sturdy hammer.

Violet

These Pokémon make their homes in piles of scrap metal. They test the strength of each other’s hammers by smashing them together.

Moves (Gen 9)50 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1AstonishghoP30100%15
1Fairy WindSTABfaiS40100%30
5Baby Doll EyesfaiN100%30
8Metal ClawSTABsteP5095%35
11CovetnorP60100%25
14Rock SmashfigP40100%15
17Draining KissSTABfaiS50100%10
21Sweet KissfaiN75%10
24Brutal SwingdarP60100%20
27SlamnorP8075%20
31Flash CannonSTABsteS80100%10
35Play RoughSTABfaiP9090%10
39Fake OutnorP40100%10
43FlatterdarN100%15
47Skitter SmackbugP7090%10
52Knock OffdarP65100%20

TM / HM

34 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
Draining KissSTABfaiS50100%10
EncorenorN100%5
EndeavornorP100%5
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fake TearsdarN100%20
Flash CannonSTABsteS80100%10
FlingdarP100%10
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Helping HandnorN20
Knock OffdarP65100%20
Light ScreenpsyN30
Metal ClawSTABsteP5095%35
Metal SoundsteN85%40
MetronomenorN10
Play RoughSTABfaiP9090%10
PouncebugP50100%20
ProtectnorN10
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
Skill SwappsyN10
Skitter SmackbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Stealth RockrocN20
Steel BeamSTABsteS14095%5
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN10
Swords DancenorN20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#958
Paldea#280
Hyperspace#017
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

steSteel Beam140 powS
faiPlay Rough90 powP
steFlash Cannon80 powS
steMetal Claw50 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

rocStone Edge100 powP
darFoul Play95 powP
norSlam80 powP
norTera Blast80 powS
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About Tinkatuff

Tinkatuff is a Fairy and Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea). This Pokémon will attack groups of Pawniard and Bisharp, gathering metal from them in order to create a large and sturdy hammer. Tinkatuff stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 59.1 kg (130.3 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Tinkatuff Base Stats

Tinkatuff has a base stat total of 380, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 82 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 45 (below average). Tinkatuff is average speed with a base Speed of 78.

Tinkatuff Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Fairy and Steel-type, Tinkatuff is weak to Fire, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug (¼x), Rock, Dark (¼x), Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison and Dragon-type moves. This gives Tinkatuff 2 weaknesses, 9 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Tinkatuff Abilities

Tinkatuff's abilities include Own Tempo, Mold Breaker, Pickpocket. Own Tempo prevents confusion.. Mold Breaker bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move. Its Hidden Ability is Pickpocket, which steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Tinkatuff Moves & Learnset

Tinkatuff can learn 50 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 34 via TM/HM. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Play Rough (Fairy, 90 power), Flash Cannon (Steel, 80 power), Metal Claw (Steel, 50 power). For coverage, Tinkatuff can learn Stone Edge (Rock), Foul Play (Dark), Slam (Normal).

Training Tinkatuff

Tinkatuff has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Tinkatuff yields 2 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Tinkatuff belongs to the Fairy egg group. Tinkatuff is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Tinkatink → Tinkatuff → Tinkaton).

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