Pokemon Scarlet and Violethas announcedanother Massive Outbreak eventandTinkatinkis the star of the show. With so many Pokemon to catch, it is easy to lose track of the many useful tips players need to keep in mind to make the most out of these events.

So, here’s a quick guide on everything you should do before setting on an adventure to catch the perfect Tinkatink for your collection. So let’s start with the timeline for the event, then we will go on the other details like location and best items to carry for the Shiny Hunt.

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When Does Tinkatink Massive Outbreak Event Start/End In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The Tinkatink Massive Outbreak event will run fromThursday, July 07, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PSTtoThursday, July 18, 2025, at 3:59 p.m. PST.There’s an enhanced chance to find this Pokemon with theFerocious Mark, which will give Tinkatink and its evolutions the title “the Rampaging” each time they enter the battlefield. The chances for a Tinkatink with a Ferocious Mark to appear are 1 in 20 (5% chance) but this lasts only during the Mass Outbreak event, so go get yours before it ends.

And, of course, there are also more chances for players to find a Shiny Tinkatink to add to their collection, but for that, they will need to eat some Shiny Sandwiches and pay a lot of attention, since shiny Tinkatink and the regular ones are quite similar.

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Differences between Normal and Shiny Tinkatink: while the normal version is fuchsia and its hammer purple, the shiny version has a slightly lighter pinkish tone, and the hammer as well as the jewel in its body are brown.

Where To Find Tinkatink Massive Outbreaks In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Tinkatink Massive Outbreaks are appearing all across Paldea, so every player that has the base version ofPokemon Scarlet & Violetcan enjoy the hunt. Just pay attention to the map and check when the Icon of Tinkatink pops up on the map, then quickly go to the marked area to begin the hunt.

Remember to carrylots of Poke Balls, especially Quick Balls and Nest Balls, as these will have more chances to catch Tinkatink at the first turn of battle. Players should also bring a Pokemon with False Swipe to leave Tinkatink at 1 HP and facilitate its capture.

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Best Shiny Sandwich & Charms To Boost Tinkatink Farm In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

To enhance your chances of getting a super ultra rare Shiny Tinkatink with the Ferocious Mark, players should use the following consumables and charms:

Since Tinkatink is both Fairy and Steel, using these Sandwiches will boost Fairy and Steel shiny Encounters, and also Title Encounters, which means even more chances to get one with the Ferocious Mark.

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Now that players know all the details about the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tinkatink Massive Outbreak event, it’s time to go and get one for their collection. Go catch ‘em all!