# Tinkaton - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Tinkaton builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tinkaton Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **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/monotype/Tinkaton)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Tinkaton
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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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
- **Gigaton Hammer**: 98.390%
- **Stealth Rock**: 95.275%
- **Encore**: 83.918%
- **Play Rough**: 43.493%
- **Thunder Wave**: 34.352%
- **Knock Off**: 30.600%
- **Other**: 13.972%

## Common Abilities
- **Pickpocket**: 73.096%
- **Mold Breaker**: 26.732%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.172%

## Common Items
- **Air Balloon**: 83.796%
- **Leftovers**: 12.255%
- **Other**: 3.949%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 94.687%
- **Iron Valiant**: 85.852%
- **Klefki**: 76.141%
- **Azumarill**: 75.013%
- **Primarina**: 63.621%
- **Hatterene**: 24.690%

## FAQ for Tinkaton in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Tinkaton?
The most common moves for Tinkaton are Gigaton Hammer, Stealth Rock, Encore, Play Rough. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Tinkaton?
Tinkaton is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Iron Valiant, Klefki, Azumarill. 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 `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.012% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tinkaton?
Tinkaton is most effectively run with the ability **Pickpocket** (73.096%) and the item **Air Balloon** (83.796%).

### What is the most common role for Tinkaton?
Based on common item usage (Air Balloon), Tinkaton often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Tinkaton) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Tinkaton
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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