Tinkatuff

🎯 Best Counters Against Tinkatuff

Top Pokémon to use when battling Tinkatuff in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
3	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
4	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
5	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
6	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
7	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
8	Volcanion	Fire Water	252	216	190	4,151
9	Moltres	Fire Flying	251	181	207	3,964
10	Heatran	Fire Steel	251	213	209	4,295

📖 Complete Tinkatuff Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Tinkatuff (#958) is a Fairy/Steel-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,495 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Tinkatuff has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Tinkatuff in 2026.

📊 Tinkatuff Stats Analysis

Tinkatuff's Attack stat is 109 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Tinkatuff may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 145 Defense (Good) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 417. This gives Tinkatuff reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fairy-type Pokémon, Tinkatuff's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Tinkatuff Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Tinkatuff depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fairy Wind (Fast) with Play Rough (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Tinkatuff has 2 Fast Attacks and 2 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Tinkatuff PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Tinkatuff can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fairy/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Dragon, Bug, Poison-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Tinkatuff faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Tinkatuff Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Tinkatuff's effectiveness depends on its typing and 109 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Tinkatuff use Fire, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Tinkatuff in Pokémon GO

Tinkatuff can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Tinkatuff Evolution Guide

Tinkatuff is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Tinkatink (#957)
• Tinkatuff (#958) ← current — 25 Candy
• Tinkaton (#959) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Tinkatuff in Pokémon GO

Shiny Tinkatuff is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Tinkatuff gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (869 - 933 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Tinkatuff

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.