Niantic has officially announced the arrival of Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, and Tinkaton in Pokémon GO, as part of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration event. The fan-favorite evolutionary line from Scarlet and Violet will debut on Wednesday, April 16, and remain available until Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8 p.m. local time.
This highly anticipated addition continues the gradual rollout of Gen 9 Pokémon following the arrival of Paldea in Pokémon GO back in September 2023, which introduced 21 Pokémon from the region, including Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and their evolutions. Since then, Niantic has continued expanding the Paldean roster with Pokémon like Lechonk, Pawmot, Grafaiai, and Paldean Tauros.
Tinkatink Evolution Line Details
- Tinkatink will hatch from 7 km Eggs during the event.
- After the event, it may hatch from 10 km Eggs.
- Evolution Requirements:
- 25 Tinkatink Candy → Tinkatuff
- 100 Tinkatink Candy → Tinkaton
Event Duration
- Start: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time
- End: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Features
Free Content
- Timed Research
- Field Research Tasks
- PokéStop Showcases
Paid Content
- $4.99 Timed Research (includes an Incubator and Tinkatink encounters)
- $4.99 Celebration Event Ultra Ticket Box (Web Store exclusive)
Event Bonuses
- Team GO Rocket balloons will appear more frequently.
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat and Shiny Floragato wearing a hat with Liko’s pin.
Egg Pool – 7 km Eggs
- Elekid (Shiny available)
- Hatenna
- Charcadet (Shiny available)
- Tinkatink (Event debut)
After April 22, Tinkatink may hatch from 10 km Eggs.
Wild Encounters
Common spawns during the event include:
- Quagsire
- Shuckle*
- Slugma*
- Nosepass*
- Snorunt*
- Sprigatito*
- Fuecoco
- Quaxly
- Pawmi
- Floragato wearing a hat with Liko’s pin* (Shiny available)
Rare Spawn:
- Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat* (Shiny available, with featured move Volt Tackle)
Raid Battles
One-Star Raids:
- Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*
- Chansey*
- Rockruff*
Three-Star Raids:
- Charizard*
- Alolan Muk
- Metagross
- Floragato wearing a hat with Liko’s pin*
*All marked Pokémon can be shiny.
April’s Busy Event Calendar Continues
The Tinkatink debut comes shortly after the Spring to Spring event (April 9–14), which introduces Gossifleur and Eldegoss, and just before the Max Battle Day on April 19, where Gigantamax Snorlax will make its long-awaited debut.
Trainers will have plenty to look forward to in April, with a mix of new Pokémon debuts, shiny opportunities, and exciting raid lineups. Whether you’re hatching eggs, completing research, or taking part in raids, now is the perfect time to explore the Paldea region’s newest additions in Pokémon GO.
