# Tinkaton - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tinkaton in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Tinkaton)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Tinkaton
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 34.513%
- **Gigaton Hammer**: 29.646%
- **Play Rough**: 15.044%
- **Knock Off**: 8.850%
- **Encore**: 7.965%
- **Thunder Wave**: 6.195%
- **Protect**: 4.867%
- **Feint**: 3.540%
- **Helping Hand**: 3.540%
- **Ice Hammer**: 3.097%

## Common Abilities
- **Mold Breaker**: 37.611%
- **Own Tempo**: 4.867%
- **Hospitality**: 2.655%

## Common Items
- **Air Balloon**: 10.177%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.212%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.212%
- **Life Orb**: 1.770%
- **Leftovers**: 1.327%
- **Assault Vest**: 0.885%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.885%
- **Maranga Berry**: 0.885%
- **Clear Amulet**: 0.442%
- **Flame Orb**: 0.442%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 27.876%
- **Garchomp**: 20.796%
- **Whimsicott**: 17.699%
- **Farigiraf**: 16.372%
- **Sinistcha**: 14.602%
- **Milotic**: 12.389%

## FAQ for Tinkaton in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Tinkaton?
The most common moves for Tinkaton are Fake Out, Gigaton Hammer, Play Rough, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tinkaton?
Tinkaton is frequently paired with Incineroar, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Farigiraf. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tinkaton?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tinkaton?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tinkaton?
Tinkaton is most effectively run with the ability **Mold Breaker** (37.611%) and the item **Air Balloon** (10.177%).

### What is the most common role for Tinkaton?
Based on common item usage (Air Balloon), Tinkaton often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tinkaton?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 94 |
| **BST** | **506** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tinkaton on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Tinkaton) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Tinkaton
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*