# Tinkaton - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tinkaton in San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Tinkaton)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Tinkaton
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

---

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.

## Common Moves
- **Gigaton Hammer**: 100.000%
- **Fake Out**: 100.000%
- **Knock Off**: 53.333%
- **Feint**: 40.000%
- **Play Rough**: 33.333%
- **Rock Tomb**: 33.333%
- **Encore**: 13.333%
- **Tera Blast**: 6.667%
- **Swords Dance**: 6.667%
- **Protect**: 6.667%

## Common Abilities
- **Own Tempo**: 66.667%
- **Mold Breaker**: 33.333%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 53.333%
- **Air Balloon**: 13.333%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.667%
- **Life Orb**: 6.667%
- **Safety Goggles**: 6.667%
- **Occa Berry**: 6.667%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.667%

## Common Teammates
- **Hydreigon**: 60.000%
- **Volcarona**: 26.667%
- **Indeedee-F**: 20.000%
- **Tatsugiri**: 20.000%
- **Dondozo**: 20.000%
- **Armarouge**: 20.000%

## FAQ for Tinkaton in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Tinkaton?
Tinkaton is frequently paired with Hydreigon, Volcarona, Indeedee-F, Tatsugiri. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tinkaton?
The most common Tera Types for Tinkaton are steel, flying, water. Specifically, Tera steel is used in 53.333% of builds.

### 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 **Own Tempo** (66.667%) and the item **Assault Vest** (53.333%).

### What is the most common role for Tinkaton?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Tinkaton often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Tinkaton on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Tinkaton) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Tinkaton
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*