Generation IX · #0959: Hammer Pokémon
Tinkaton is a Fairy/Steel-type Pokémon, known as the Hammer Pokémon, first introduced in Generation IX. Its base stats total 506, with Special Defense (105) the highest and Special Attack (70) the lowest. It has Mold Breaker or Own Tempo as its ability, with Pickpocket as its Hidden Ability.
0.7m
112.8kg
Hammer Pokémon
100% Female
pink
humanoid
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Prevents confusion.
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.
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yellow
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red blue
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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blue japan
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red green japan
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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gold silver
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crystal
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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firered leafgreen
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sword shield
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sword shield
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scarlet violet
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scarlet violet
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scarlet violet
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scarlet violet
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scarlet violet
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+346 more TMs/HMs
Tinkaton isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It is usually obtained by evolving its earlier stage. See the evolution chain above for how.
This intelligent Pokémon has a very daring disposition. It knocks rocks into the sky with its hammer, aiming for flying Corviknight.
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.
Tinkaton can learn 49 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fairy wind | fairy | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| flatter | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| gigaton hammer | steel | Physical | 160 | 100 | 5 |
| hard press | steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sweet kiss | fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
Tinkaton is a fairy and steel type Pokemon.
Tinkaton evolved from tinkatuff that evolved from tinkatink.
Tinkaton is weak to poison, ground and fire type moves.
Tinkaton first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in SVP Black Star Promos (2023) and has since featured on 12 cards across 6 sets. Its most recent card is from Mega Evolution (2025). Its most valuable card is Tinkaton ex (Paldea Evolved) at around €21.22.

Tinkaton
Mega Evolution · #098
Uncommon · 2025
illus. toriyufu
€0.12

Tinkaton ex
Shining Revelry · #094
Two Star · 2025
illus. kurumitsu

Tinkaton ex
Shining Revelry · #086
Two Star · 2025
illus. PLANETA Igarashi

Tinkaton ex
Shining Revelry · #054
Four Diamond · 2025
illus. PLANETA Mochizuki

Tinkaton
Paldean Fates · #167
Shiny rare · 2024
illus. Kagemaru Himeno
€3.62

Tinkaton
Paradox Rift · #085
Uncommon · 2023
illus. KEIICHIRO ITO
€0.18

Tinkaton ex
Paldea Evolved · #262
Special illustration rare · 2023
illus. Tika Matsuno
€21.22

Tinkaton
Paldea Evolved · #105
Rare · 2023
illus. Kouki Saitou
€0.26

Tinkaton ex
Paldea Evolved · #240
Ultra Rare · 2023
illus. takuyoa
€3.23

Tinkaton
SVP Black Star Promos · #020
None · 2023
illus. Anesaki Dynamic
€2.80

Tinkaton
SVP Black Star Promos · #140
None · 2023
illus. DOM
€0.35

Tinkaton ex
SVP Black Star Promos · #031
None · 2023
illus. takuyoa
€5.26
Card data and images via the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prices are indicative market values and update daily.