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Tinkaton

FairySteel

This intelligent Pokémon has a very daring disposition. It knocks rocks into the sky with its hammer, aiming for flying Corviknight.

Category
Hammer Pokémon
Height
0.7 m
Weight
112.8 kg
Generation
IX
Abilities
Mold Breaker

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

Own Tempo

Prevents confusion.

Pickpocket Hidden ability

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

TinkatonHammer Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
85
AttackStrength of physical moves.
75
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
77
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
70
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
105
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
94
Base stat total 506

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire
×2
Ground
×2

Resists

Normal
×0.5
Grass
×0.5
Ice
×0.5
Flying
×0.5
Psychic
×0.5
Bug
×0.25
Rock
×0.5
Dark
×0.5
Fairy
×0.5

Immune to

Poison
×0
Dragon
×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

Swords DanceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SlamPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 27
Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ScreechStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
MetronomeStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly selects and uses any move in the game.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sweet KissStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy 75%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 21
  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EncoreStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Metal ClawPhysical · SteelPower 50Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 8
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 14
Fake OutPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 39
  • Champions · Train
FlatterStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 43
  • Champions · Train
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 52
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Skill SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User and target swap abilities.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
AstonishPhysical · GhostPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Fake TearsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Metal SoundStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CovetPhysical · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 11
  • Champions · Train
FeintPhysical · NormalPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits through Protect and Detect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
FlingPhysical · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Flash CannonSpecial · SteelPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 31
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stone EdgePhysical · RockPower 100Accuracy 80%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stealth RockStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Wood HammerPhysical · GrassPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Smack DownPhysical · RockPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Removes any immunity to Ground damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Heavy SlamPhysical · SteelPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
QuashStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Makes the target act last this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Draining KissSpecial · FairyPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 17
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Play RoughPhysical · FairyPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 35
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Fairy WindSpecial · FairyPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Baby-Doll EyesStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 5
  • Champions · Train
Ice HammerPhysical · IcePower 100Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers user’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Brutal SwingPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
  • Champions · Train
Steel BeamSpecial · SteelPower 140Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 47
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
PouncePhysical · BugPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Gigaton HammerPhysical · SteelPower 160Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 0
  • Champions · Train
Hard PressPhysical · SteelPower 0Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Scarlet

This intelligent Pokémon has a very daring disposition. It knocks rocks into the sky with its hammer, aiming for flying Corviknight.

Violet

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Tinkaton trading cards

14 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12