Tinkatuff 217 / 193 Pokemon Card from Paldea Evolved Set

About the Tinkatuff Pokémon Card

Tinkatuff is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Paldea Evolved set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 217/193 and is classified as Illustration Rare. The Paldea Evolved set was released on June 9, 2023.

The card includes the flavor text: “This Pokémon will attack groups of Pawniard and Bisharp, gathering metal from them in order to create a large and sturdy hammer.”.

Tinkatuff Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Tinkatuff

Card number: 217/193

Set: Paldea Evolved

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Illustration Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Psychic

HP: 90

Artist: Tika Matsuno

Release date: June 9, 2023

National Pokédex number: 958

Why Collect the Tinkatuff Pokémon Card?

Tinkatuff sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Paldea Evolved set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Tinkatuff Pokémon Card

Tinkatuff was illustrated by Tika Matsuno.

For Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Tinkatuff Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Tinkatuff is about $37.97. Recent listings range from roughly $30.00 (low) to $345 (high), with a mid-point near $45.56. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Paldea Evolved set has a median card value near $0.24 and an average near $7.62, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +25% over the last 7 days and +22% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Paldea Evolved set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Tinkatuff Pokémon Card

Whether Tinkatuff is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 1,222 copies of this card, of which 249 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 20.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Tinkatuff Pokémon Card?

Illustration Rare cards such as Tinkatuff are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (217/193) sits above the set's printed total of 193, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,222 copies to date.

Other Printings of Tinkatuff

Tinkatuff appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Paldean Fates 166 (around $6.35), Paldea Evolved 104 (around $0.28) and Mega Evolution 97 (around $0.27).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Tinkatuff Pokémon Card

The Tinkatuff pokémon card is a Illustration Rare card from the Paldea Evolved set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $37.97; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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