# Tinkaton - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A

> Find the best Tinkaton builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tinkaton Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Tinkaton)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Tinkaton
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Tinkaton.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x), Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Gigaton Hammer**: 99.875%
- **Fake Out**: 99.337%
- **Encore**: 81.008%
- **Protect**: 66.228%
- **Play Rough**: 13.884%
- **Feint**: 11.849%
- **Stealth Rock**: 9.394%
- **Other**: 18.425%

## Common Abilities
- **Mold Breaker**: 90.064%
- **Own Tempo**: 9.818%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.118%

## Common Items
- **Shuca Berry**: 60.460%
- **Mental Herb**: 10.106%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.899%
- **Occa Berry**: 6.694%
- **Metal Coat**: 6.334%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.481%
- **Other**: 4.290%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 61.651%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 45.920%
- **Kommo-o**: 40.842%
- **Sinistcha**: 40.356%
- **Politoed**: 39.084%
- **Basculegion**: 23.993%

## Featured Teams with Tinkaton

### Team 1 by Gabeeel
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6a1c4d7956b11a587a944b83*

**Pokemon**: Volcarona, Blastoise-Mega, Meowscarada, Tinkaton, Torterra, Hatterene

**Tinkaton Set**:
- **Ability**: Mold Breaker
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Fake Out, Gigaton Hammer, Feint, Encore

### Team 2 by AndruApple
*Record: 5-1*
*Event: limitless-6a295efe2d97f3b0c2612fed*

**Pokemon**: Gyarados-Mega, Volcarona, Glimmora, Meowscarada, Sylveon, Tinkaton

**Tinkaton Set**:
- **Ability**: Own Tempo
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Gigaton Hammer, Fake Out, Thunder Wave, Protect

### Team 3 by Lord_Jay
*Record: 5-1*
*Event: limitless-6a08f793dfbdf089cbbdbbf4*

**Pokemon**: Meowscarada, Tinkaton, Volcarona, Ampharos-Mega, Gyarados, Palafin

**Tinkaton Set**:
- **Ability**: Own Tempo
- **Item**: Shuca Berry
- **Moves**: Fake Out, Play Rough, Gigaton Hammer, Encore


## FAQ for Tinkaton in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Tinkaton?
Tinkaton is frequently paired with Incineroar, Gengar-Mega, Kommo-o, Sinistcha. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Tinkaton weak to and resistant against?
Tinkaton is weak to Fire (2x), Ground (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x), Dragon (0x).

### 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?
The top build for Tinkaton features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `23/8/7/0/0/28`. This configuration accounts for 18.632% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tinkaton?
Tinkaton is most effectively run with the ability **Mold Breaker** (90.064%) and the item **Shuca Berry** (60.460%).

### What is the most common role for Tinkaton?
Based on common item usage (Shuca Berry), Tinkaton often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Tinkaton) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Tinkaton
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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