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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
IncineroarFireDark9.1%
Gengar-MegaGhostPoison6.8%
SinistchaGrassGhost6.5%
PolitoedWater5.3%
GarchompDragonGround5.0%
WhimsicottGrassFairy3.4%
BasculegionWaterGhost3.0%
Kommo-oDragonFighting2.8%
Shuca BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Ground-type attack to halve the damage.24.6%
Metal CoatHeld: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.14.9%
Occa BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.13.1%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.11.8%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.10.9%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Chandelure×2
Rhyperior×2
Excadrill×2
Volcarona×2
Flareon×2Garchomp×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Tinkaton sees only 0.37% usage at the 1760+ rating bracket (rank 117) in singles, with just 0.89% across all ratings. Its Fairy/Steel typing grants crucial Dragon and Poison immunities, and base 105 Special Defense makes it a capable pivot, but base 75 Attack limits its offensive threat. The 6v3 singles format demands Pokémon that can handle multiple threats independently, and Tinkaton's narrow offensive toolkit makes it difficult to justify. Only 1 appearance in the top-300 ladder teams confirms its extreme niche status.
Playstyle：Singles Tinkaton revolves around Gigaton Hammer's burst threat backed by Mold Breaker bypassing abilities like Sturdy. The dominant item is Shuca Berry (34.9%) to patch the Ground weakness, with Light Ball and Sitrus Berry as alternatives. A Jolly nature with Speed and Attack investment is standard. Typical sets run Gigaton Hammer + Encore + Stealth Rock + Play Rough or Knock Off. Top-rated players documented a Tinkaton + Archaludon Mirror Shot dual-core, with Mimikyu as a safety net: 'Mimikyu runs a Will-O-Wisp spread to guarantee Gigaton Hammer connects while Curse handles setup sweepers.' Overall playstyle leans toward disruption and chip rather than raw power.
Tinkaton holds a solid 1.44% usage at 1760+ in doubles (rank 63), with 2.09% across all ratings and 36 tournament appearances. The combination of Fake Out, Encore, and Gigaton Hammer gives it multi-layered disruption. Fake Out can suppress priority moves before they land, and Jolly nature with Speed investment lets it outspeed most Fake Out users to sequence first. It is a meaningful support-oriented pick in the current doubles meta.
Playstyle：Standard doubles Tinkaton runs Jolly nature with Shuca Berry (60.5%), moves Fake Out + Encore + Gigaton Hammer + Protect, with Speed and balanced defense investment. Mold Breaker bypasses item-granted abilities, enabling full disruption chains. Core teammates include Incineroar (12.3%) for redirection support and Mega Gengar (9.2%) for follow-up pressure. The three-step combo of Fake Out then Encore then Gigaton Hammer timing is the signature doubles sequence. Shuca Berry patches the Ground weakness; Mental Herb counters Taunt disruption.