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Tinkaton Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fairy / Steel · BST: 506 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Tinkaton is a Fairy / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Tinkaton, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 506 base stat total, Tinkaton plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (105), and at base 94 Speed it sits faster than 66% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Tinkaton in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Tinkaton

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  5. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  6. Simisear (Fire)
  7. Salazzle (Poison / Fire)
  8. Ninetales (Fire)

How each counter beats Tinkaton

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Tinkaton and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Tinkaton and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Tinkaton and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Tinkaton and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Tinkaton and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.

Tinkaton weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Ground (×2)

Resistances

  • Normal (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Psychic (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Poison
  • Dragon

Base stats

HP
85
Attack
75
Defense
77
Sp. Attack
70
Sp. Defense
105
Speed
94
Total
506

Best Tera Types for Tinkaton

The best Tera Types for Tinkaton cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Fairy (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Steel (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Mold Breaker — [object Object]
  • Own Tempo — [object Object]
  • Pickpocket (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Fairy-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Tinkaton:

Frequently asked questions about Tinkaton

What counters Tinkaton in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Tinkaton are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Tinkaton super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Tinkaton weak to?

Tinkaton is a Fairy / Steel-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Tinkaton?

The single best pick against Tinkaton in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Tinkaton in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Tinkaton, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fairy / Steel) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Tinkaton's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Tinkaton good in Pokémon Champions?

Tinkaton's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (506 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.