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Tinkatuff
Mega Evolution 097/132 • common
- Set
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- 097/132
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2025
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Once during your turn, when you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may use this Ability. Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
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Where it came from
Tinkatuff was introduced as part of the Scarlet & Violet expansion series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which launched in 2023. As a Metal-type creature, Tinkatuff represents the evolution stage of the Tinkaton line, a species widely noted for its distinctive habit of crafting large hammers from scrap metal. The design aesthetic reflects the updated art style introduced in the ninth generation of Pokémon games, emphasizing the playful and industrious nature of the character as it prepares for its eventual evolution.
The card artwork for this common-rarity entry was created by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who has been a long-standing contributor to the Pokémon TCG. Saitou’s approach to Tinkatuff centers on the character's signature behavior, depicting it in a candid, expressive manner consistent with the series' move toward more dynamic and narrative-driven character illustrations. Within the competitive landscape, this card serves as an accessible building block for players utilizing Metal-type decks, valued primarily for its functional role in the evolution chain.
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