Tinkatink is swinging into the spotlight as the star of Pokémon GO’s April 2026 Community Day, and this one is genuinely worth clearing your Saturday afternoon for. The Fairy and Steel-type Metalsmith Pokémon brings a powerful exclusive move, solid competitive value in the Great League and Ultra League, and a full suite of event bonuses to maximise. Here is everything you need before heading out.
Pokémon GO Tinkatink Community Day Event Date and Time
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Main Event Hours | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time |
| Extended Bonus Hours | 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM local time |
| Exclusive Move Window | Until 9:00 PM local time (four hours after main event) |
Featured Pokémon — Tinkatink
Tinkatink appears significantly more frequently in the wild during the three-hour window. Some encounters will feature a Shiny Tinkatink making its Pokémon GO debut, while others may carry a Special Background. To work through the full evolution line, here is what you need:
| Evolution | Candy Required |
| Tinkatink to Tinkatuff | 25 Candy |
| Tinkatuff to Tinkaton | 100 Candy |
With 2x Catch Candy active during the event, stocking up for multiple evolutions is far more manageable than usual. Using Pinap Berries on each catch doubles that candy further, so bring plenty.
How to Find Shiny Tinkatink
Shiny Tinkatink makes its Pokémon GO debut on Community Day. The boosted Shiny rate during Community Days sits at approximately 1 in 20, meaning every encounter gives you a solid chance. Activating Incense at the start of the event pushes even more Tinkatink your way for the full three hours, increasing your total encounter count and therefore your overall odds.
The visual difference is subtle but identifiable. The hammer shifts from grey to bronze across the entire evolution line, from Tinkatink through Tinkatuff to Tinkaton. Watch for the sparkle animation and the Shiny icon beside the name so you do not accidentally skip past one.
Perfect IV CP — What to Look For
Community Day is one of the best opportunities to catch a 100% IV Tinkatink (referred to as a Hundo in the community). These are 15/15/15 stats across Attack, Defence, and HP. Here are the target CP values for Trainers at Level 30 and above:
| Encounter Type | Target CP |
| Wild catch — Level 30 max | 737 CP |
| Weather-boosted wild — Level 35 max | 799 CP |
| Research/Special Research encounter — Level 15 | 368 CP |
Tinkatink receives a weather boost in Cloudy or Snowy conditions, which raises the wild CP ceiling to 799 and increases spawn rates naturally. Hold off on evolving until you have reviewed your full haul and identified the best IVs.
Community Day Exclusive Move — Gigaton Hammer
This is the move that makes April Community Day genuinely compelling for competitive players. Evolve Tinkatuff into Tinkaton during the event or up to four hours after it ends (by 9:00 PM local time) and your Tinkaton automatically learns Gigaton Hammer, a Steel-type Charged Attack and Tinkaton’s signature move from the main series games.
| Move | Type | Trainer Battles Power | Gyms and Raids Power |
| Gigaton Hammer | Steel | 130 | 300 |
Missing the evolution window means you will need an Elite Charged TM to add Gigaton Hammer later, so plan your evolutions before 9:00 PM. It is worth waiting until the final hour of the window so you can compare all the Tinkatink you caught and evolve the strongest ones.
Best Tinkaton Moveset in Pokémon GO
For well-rounded performance across GO Battle League and raids, here is the recommended moveset:
| Slot | Move | Type |
| Fast Move | Fairy Wind | Fairy |
| Charged Move 1 | Play Rough | Fairy |
| Charged Move 2 | Gigaton Hammer or Heavy Slam | Steel |
Tinkaton’s dual Fairy and Steel typing gives it an impressive list of resistances, making it a strong pick in both the Great League and Ultra League. Teaching a second Charged Move is worth the investment if you plan to use it competitively.
Tinkaton’s full available moveset for reference:
Fast Moves: Fairy Wind, Rock Smash
Charged Moves: Bulldoze, Flash Cannon, Heavy Slam, Play Rough, Gigaton Hammer (Community Day exclusive)
All Event Bonuses
| Bonus | Active Window |
| 2x Catch Candy | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 3x Catch Stardust | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 2x Candy XL chance (Level 31 and above) | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 3-hour Incense duration | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Go Snapshot photobomb surprise | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 1-hour Lure Modules | 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Tinkatink spawns at active Lure Modules | 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| 1 additional Special Trade (max 2 for the day) | 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| 50% less Stardust for Trades | 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Exclusive move evolution window | Until 9:00 PM |
The extended hours running until 9:00 PM are particularly useful. Lure Modules active during that period will continue to attract Tinkatink with boosted Shiny odds and Special Background potential, so keep them running at your local PokéStops even after the main event closes.
Special Research — Hammer Time
A paid Community Day Special Research called Hammer Time is available for $1.99 USD (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Completing it rewards:
- 3 encounters with Tinkatink carrying a Special Background
- Additional Tinkatink encounters
- 1 Premium Battle Pass
- 1 Rare Candy XL
- Additional bonus rewards
You can also gift a ticket to any friend you have reached Great Friends status or higher with. To do that, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop and select the Gift button rather than Buy. Tickets are non-refundable, and gifting is not available if the recipient has already purchased or received a ticket.
The Community Day Ultra Box is also available in the Pokémon GO Web Store for $1.99 USD, which bundles the event research ticket with five Ultra Balls.
Field Research
Community Day-themed Field Research tasks become available throughout the event. Catching Tinkatink earns rewards including Stardust, Ultra Balls, and additional Tinkatink encounters. Some tasks may even lead to encounters with Tinkatink carrying a Special Background, so work through as many as you can during the event window.
Tips to Make the Most of Community Day
Activate Incense right at 2:00 PM. Event Incense lasts three hours on Community Day, so triggering it at the very start means it runs for the full window without a single minute wasted.
Use Pinap Berries throughout. With 2x Catch Candy already active, Pinap Berries stack on top and hand you even more Candy per catch. Prioritise them on every Tinkatink encounter.
Stack Incense and Lure Modules together. Incense benefits you personally while Lures benefit everyone at a PokéStop. Using both simultaneously maximises the number of Tinkatink you encounter per hour, particularly if you are playing near an active PokéStop cluster.
Save your best evolutions for the end. Collect as many Tinkatink as possible throughout the event, check IVs once you have a solid pool, and evolve your strongest picks before 9:00 PM to lock in Gigaton Hammer.
Trade during the extended hours. Stardust costs drop by 50% for all Trades between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This is the ideal window to trade duplicate Tinkatink with friends, as Traded Pokémon have a chance to become Lucky and receive a significant power-up cost reduction.
Check for Showcases. Tinkatink and Tinkaton Showcases are expected to run during the Community Day weekend, as is standard for these events. Keep an eye on your nearby PokéStop list for any active Showcases to participate in alongside the main event.
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