Tinkaton ex Deck

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1 variant · 16 matches · 3 decklists · 37.5% overall WR since Mega Shine

Tinkaton ex is the third Pokémon ex to be printed, and the first to be a Stage 2. While the previous ones leaned on the slower side, the formula is different for this evolution line: Tinkatink attacks for , Tinkatuff for , and Tinkaton ex for , which, when going second, ensures a steady stream of damage.

Tinkaton ex's Terrific Thumping has a base damage of 80, which jumps to 160 if the associated coin flip lands heads: enough to KO many Pokémon ex, even those equipped with Giant Cape. With a solid 170 HP and a rare weakness, the hammer-wielding menace is ready to smash into Pokémon TCG Pocket!

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- Tinkaton ex's Terrific Thumping, like Tinkatuff's Tenacious Hammer, relies on a coin flip, which is generally unreliable in competitive play. Its average damage output is 120, which is middling for a 3-Energy attack on a Stage 2 Pokémon ex.

- While the entire evolution line attacks on curve when going second, the same doesn’t hold true when going first due to the turn 1 no-Energy-attachment rule, which contradicts the deck’s aggressive game plan.

- Tinkaton ex has no other redeeming traits: its HP is on the lower end for a Stage 2 Pokémon ex, and its retreat cost of 2 is fairly steep.