#121 in usage · 0.3% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Tinkaton Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Tinkaton is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Tinkaton @ Eject Button Ability: Mold Breaker Level: 50 EVs: 23 HP / 15 Atk / 28 Spe Jolly Nature - Gigaton Hammer - Fake Out - Protect - Encore
Tinkaton moves
Share of Tinkaton sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Gigaton HammerSteel96.7%
- Fake OutNormal94.6%
- ProtectNormal69.1%
- EncoreNormal52.4%
- Play RoughFairy28.8%
- Rock TombRock12.4%
- FeintNormal11.4%
- Helping HandNormal8%
- Thunder WaveElectric5.3%
- Knock OffDark3.5%
Items
- Eject Button20.7%
- Metal Coat20.2%
- Occa Berry10.6%
- Sitrus Berry9.7%
- Focus Sash8.7%
Abilities
- Mold Breaker85.7%
- Own Tempo12.8%
- Pickpocket1.5%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 23 HP / 15 Atk / 28 Spe | 183 | 110 | 97 | 81 | 125 | 156 | 10.1% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 3 HP / 26 Atk / 6 Def / 31 Spe | 163 | 121 | 103 | 81 | 125 | 159 | 9.6% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe | 161 | 127 | 97 | 81 | 126 | 160 | 8.6% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 28.3%.
Tinkaton teammates
Share of Tinkaton teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Tinkaton set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Tinkaton set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Gigaton Hammer, Fake Out, Protect and Encore with Eject Button (20.7% of sets) and Mold Breaker, a Jolly nature and 23 HP / 15 Atk / 28 Spe.
What are Tinkaton's best teammates in VGC?
Tinkaton's most common partners are Rillaboom (41.1%), Incineroar (39.1%), Mega Gengar (31.3%), Pelipper (21%) and Alolan Ninetales (18.8%) — the share of Tinkaton teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Tinkaton use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Tinkaton's top spreads (28.3%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Tinkaton in Pokémon Champions?
Tinkaton has base 94 Speed: 160 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 146 neutral, and 102 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Tinkaton in Pokémon Champions?
Tinkaton is #121 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.3% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.