Tinkatink Debuts in Pokémon Go to Celebrate Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 Arrival

The Pokémon Go Horizons Celebration is back, and it’s bringing a trio of shiny, energetic newcomers to the game—Tinkatink and its evolutions, Tinkatuff and Tinkaton, are finally making their debut. This special event runs from April 16th through April 22nd, offering trainers a unique opportunity to catch these adorable yet hammer-wielding Paldea region Pokémon in the wild, through hatches, or even in Raid Battles.

Don’t be fooled by their cute appearance—those little hammers Tinkaton carries are no joke! In battles, Tinkaton is known for launching powerful rock attacks, especially against opponents like Corviknight. To evolve your Tinkatink into the mighty Tinkaton, you’ll need to gather a total of 125 Tinkatink Candy during the event period. So, get catching and hatching to stock up!

Special Costumed Pokémon & Paldea Region Guests

In addition to Tinkatink’s debut, the event brings some exciting surprises. Keep your eyes peeled for Floragato wearing a stylish hat featuring Liko’s pin—it's a fresh look that’s sure to turn heads. You can encounter this costumed version in the wild, in Eggs, and even in Raid Battles. If you're lucky, you might also spot its Shiny variant!

Other fan-favorite Paldea Pokémon are joining the celebration too. Fuecoco, Sprigatito, Quaxly, and Pawmi will appear more frequently in the wild, while 7 km Eggs may hatch into Hatenna, Elekid, and even Tinkatink itself. And if that wasn't enough, keep an eye out for snapshot surprises—Horizons characters and their Pokémon might photo-bomb your snapshots!

Epic Rewards & Battle Bonuses

This event isn’t just about new Pokémon—it's packed with bonuses to enhance your gameplay. Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat returns with the exclusive move Volt Tackle, making it a must-catch for competitive players. Raids are spiced up with appearances from Charizard, Metagross, Alolan Muk, and additional Floragato spawns.

Team Go Rocket encounters will be more frequent, giving you extra chances to rescue Shadow Pokémon. Egg hatch distances are halved, Shiny encounter rates are boosted, and Stardust rewards are increased—making this the perfect time to power up your team.

Research Tasks & Special Offers

Take part in Field Research tasks and unlock both free and paid Timed Research bundles, which offer exclusive rewards such as a special avatar pose. For those looking to maximize their experience, the Celebration Event Ultra Ticket Box is available for $4.99 in the Pokémon Go Web Store, granting access to premium content and bonus encounters.

With so much going on, now is the perfect time to jump into Pokémon Go and make the most of the Horizons Celebration. Grab your phone, head outside, and get ready to catch, battle, and evolve your way through one of the biggest events of the year!