The *Pokémon Go* community is gearing up for the Tinkatink Community Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 2-5 p.m. local time. During this event, players can expect a surge in Tinkatink spawns, with a heightened chance of encountering shiny variants.
Shiny Tinkatink: Catching Tips
According to historical data from the now-defunct site The Silph Road, shiny rates during Community Days hover around 1 in 24. This means that dedicated players should have ample opportunities to catch shiny Tinkatink throughout the three-hour window. For those pressed for time or Poké Balls, using an Incense can be a smart move. Players can quickly tap each Tinkatink to check for shinies, running from those that don’t shine. Notably, tapped Tinkatink will face the player, aiding in identifying which ones have already been checked.
Evolving Tinkatink: Gigaton Hammer Awaits
Players looking to evolve Tinkatuff into Tinkaton during the event can do so between 2-9 p.m. local time to unlock the charged move Gigaton Hammer. If you miss this window, there will be another chance during a Community Day weekend event in December. Alternatively, an Elite TM can be used to obtain this powerful move without waiting.
Tinkaton’s Competitive Edge
In terms of competitive play, Tinkaton is shaping up to be a formidable steel-type attacker in PvE scenarios, particularly in raids and gyms. For trainers lacking top-tier Pokémon like Necrozma or Crowned Zacian and Zamazenta, Tinkaton can be a valuable addition to their lineup, especially with its moves Fairy Wind and Gigaton Hammer. In PvP, Tinkaton is making waves, currently ranked #3 in the Great League and #5 in the Ultra League according to PvPoke. The recommended moveset includes Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, and Bulldoze, making it a strong contender in lower leagues.
Maximizing Community Day Bonuses
To make the most of Tinkatink Community Day, players can take advantage of several bonuses: tripled Stardust for catches, doubled candy, and increased chances for XL candy for trainers above level 31. Incense will last for three hours, while Lure Modules will remain active for one hour. Additionally, players can expect special Tinkatink photobombs during snapshots, one extra special trade, and halved Stardust costs for trading. Utilizing a Star Piece and Incense is highly recommended to maximize Tinkatink catches.
After the event concludes, Tinkatink will continue to spawn around placed Lure Modules until 9 p.m., maintaining the increased shiny rate. So, if you miss the initial three-hour window, deploying some lures can help you snag additional Tinkatink.
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