tinkatuff

tinkatuff

Attributes

  • Species: Tinkatuff
  • Base Experience: 133
  • Height: 7
  • Weight: 591
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 1001
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 90
  • Color: Pink
  • Egg Groups: Fairy
  • Gender Rate: 8
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Humanoid

Stats

  • HP
    65
  • Attack
    55
  • Defense
    55
  • Special Attack
    45
  • Special Defense
    82
  • Speed
    78

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Tinkatuff is a Fairy/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

Type: Fairy/Steel

Abilities:

  • Mold Breaker: Allows moves to be used regardless of abilities.
  • Own Tempo (Hidden Ability): Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Tinkatuff has a humanoid form with a robust and playful appearance.
  • It is characterized by its pink body and prominent metallic hammer, which it uses as both a tool and a weapon.
  • Its hair is styled into two pigtails, with metal bands at the ends, giving it a mischievous look.
  • Its eyes are large and expressive, often reflecting its playful nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Tinkatuff is known for its playful yet mischievous behavior, often engaging in playful battles with others.
  • It tends to inhabit areas with a lot of metal resources, such as abandoned industrial sites or areas with rich mineral deposits.
  • Tinkatuff enjoys crafting and tinkering with metal, using its hammer to shape and create objects.
  • They are social creatures, often found in groups where they engage in mock battles and play.

In Battle:

  • Tinkatuff is a versatile battler with a good balance of attack and defense.
  • It excels in using moves that take advantage of its Fairy and Steel typing, such as Play Rough and Flash Cannon.
  • With its Mold Breaker ability, it can bypass opponent abilities that might otherwise hinder its attacks.
  • It is strong against Dragon, Ice, and Rock types but needs to be cautious against Fire and Ground types.

Evolution:

  • Tinkatuff evolves from Tinkatink starting at level 24.
  • It evolves into Tinkaton starting at level 38.

Interesting Facts:

  • Tinkatuff's hammer is said to be crafted from scrap metal, showcasing its resourcefulness and creativity.
  • Its playful nature often leads it to test the strength of its hammer by striking rocks and boulders.
  • Despite its mischievous demeanor, Tinkatuff is known to be fiercely protective of its companions.
  • The design and nature of Tinkatuff draw inspiration from mythological creatures known for their craftiness and metalworking skills.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Front Shiny

Evolution Chain

Tinkatink - 957
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Tinkatuff - 958
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Min. Lvl 24

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Tinkaton - 959
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Min. Lvl 38

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Moves

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

Flavor Text Entries

  • 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.

Pokedex

  • 958 National
  • 280 Paldea

    • Cards

    Tinkatuff
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    Created by Akira Komayama for the Unknown Set set.

    Tinkatuff
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    Created by Sowsow for the Unknown Set set.

    Tinkatuff
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    Created by Tika Matsuno for the Unknown Set set.

    Tinkatuff
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    Created by Souichirou Gunjima for the Unknown Set set.

    Tinkatuff
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    Created by Yuu Nishida for the Unknown Set set.