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Tinkatuff
- Number
- 217
- Illustrator
- Tika Matsuno
- Energy
- Psychic
This Pokémon will attack groups of Pawniard and Bisharp, gathering metal from them in order to create a large and sturdy hammer.
Tinkatuff - Paldea Evolved
Tinkatuff is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Paldea Evolved Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by Tika Matsuno. It sits at card number 217 in the Paldea Evolved checklist, classified as a Psychic-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a high-value alt-art tier introduced in Scarlet & Violet, pulled roughly 1 in 60-90 packs depending on set. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $32.38, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Tinkatuff has been printed 6 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#217 in Paldea Evolved) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Tinkatuff FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Tinkatuff from Paldea Evolved worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $32.38. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Tinkatuff?
This printing is a high-value alt-art tier introduced in Scarlet & Violet, pulled roughly 1 in 60-90 packs depending on set (the card is labeled "Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Tinkatuff has been printed 6 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Tinkatuff?
Tika Matsuno illustrated this card. See Tika Matsuno's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Tinkatuff released?
The Paldea Evolved set released in 2023. This specific card (#217 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Tinkatuff?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Paldea Evolved set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.