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

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

## Best Tinkaton Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 27.778% |
| **Record** | 5-13 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Tinkaton)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Tinkaton
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## 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
- **Fake Out**: 72.727%
- **Gigaton Hammer**: 45.455%
- **Encore**: 36.364%
- **Protect**: 36.364%
- **Play Rough**: 27.273%
- **Skill Swap**: 9.091%
- **Rock Slide**: 9.091%
- **Knock Off**: 9.091%
- **Helping Hand**: 9.091%
- **Swords Dance**: 9.091%

## Common Abilities
- **Mold Breaker**: 81.818%
- **Own Tempo**: 18.182%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 50.000%
- **Life Orb**: 50.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 33.333%
- **Incineroar**: 27.778%
- **Gengar**: 22.222%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 22.222%
- **Delphox**: 16.667%
- **Sneasler**: 16.667%

## Featured Teams with Tinkaton

### Team 1 by Prongs
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Incineroar, Sableye, Primarina, Annihilape, Tinkaton

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


## FAQ for Tinkaton in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Tinkaton?
Tinkaton is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Incineroar, Gengar, Grimmsnarl. 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?
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** (81.818%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (50.000%).

### What is the most common role for Tinkaton?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Tinkaton often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Tinkaton) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Tinkaton
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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