Tinkatink (Japanese: カヌチャン, Hepburn: Kanuchan) (TIHNK-uh-tihnk[1]) is a Fairy/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Tinkatink is a small humanoid that a steel star embedded in their chest. Being the youngest of its evolutionary line, they have an infant-like appearance to them, with their hammers looking much like a rattling toy.
Behavior[]
Being fragile as a species, Tinkatink swing their handmade hammers, which are pounded and made via iron scraps, to protect themselves. They always remake their hammers repeatedly until they’re satisfied with the result. However, they also tend to lose their hammers to Pokémon that diet on metals, which often leaves them weak and defenseless.
Natural Abilities[]
Evolution[]
Tinkatink evolves into Tinkatuff starting at level 24.
Game Info[]
Locations[]
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Pokédex entries[]
- Scarlet
It swings its handmade hammer around to protect itself, but the hammer is often stolen by Pokémon that eat metal.
- Violet
This Pokémon pounds iron scraps together to make a hammer. It will remake the hammer again and again until it's satisfied with the result.
Stats[]
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| Total | 297
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Astonish | 
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Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Fairy Wind | 
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Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Baby-Doll Eyes |
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Status | - | 100% | 30 |
| 8 | Metal Claw | 
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Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 11 | Covet | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 14 | Rock Smash | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Draining Kiss |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 21 | Sweet Kiss |
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Status | - | 75% | 10 |
| 24 | Brutal Swing | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | Slam |
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Physical | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 31 | Flash Cannon |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Play Rough |
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Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 39 | Fake Out |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| 43 | Flatter |
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Status | - | 100% | 15 |
| 47 | Skitter Smack | 
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Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| 52 | Knock Off |
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Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
TM[]
Breeding[]
| Generation IX | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Feint |
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Physical | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Ice Hammer | 
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Physical | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Quash |
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Status | - | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
Tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Anime[]
Dot's Tinkatink.
Trivia[]
- Tinkatink's designer is Megumi Mizutani.
Origin[]
Tinkatink may be inspired by duendes, gnomes, or dwarfs, the latter of which are commonly depicted smithing and using iron tools and weapons, mischievously stealing anything as they please, and even throwing rocks at passerby. More specifically, Tinkatink and its evolutionary family are based on the Mouros from the Portugese, Galician and Asturian folklore, mainly the Enchanted Moura that are renowned for their beauty and powerful strength. Its teeth and club also resemble a baby with a rattle.
Etymology[]
Tinkatink comes from Tinker, an itinerant blacksmith, and Tink, as they remake their hammers repeatedly until they're satisfied with the result.
Names in Other languages[]
- Chinese: 小鍛匠
- French: Forgerette
- German: Forgita
- Korean: Eorijjang
Gallery[]
References[]
- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 557. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
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