Tinkatuff 166 / 91 Pokemon Card from Paldean Fates Set

About the Tinkatuff Pokémon Card

Tinkatuff is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Paldean Fates set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 166/91 and is classified as Shiny Rare. The Paldean Fates set was released on January 26, 2024.

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: 166/91

Set: Paldean Fates

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Shiny Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Psychic

HP: 90

Artist: Yuu Nishida

Release date: January 26, 2024

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 Paldean Fates 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 Yuu Nishida.

For Shiny 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 $6.35. Recent listings range from roughly $4.78 (low) to $56.80 (high), with a mid-point near $6.85. 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 Paldean Fates set has a median card value near

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 99 copies of this card, of which 65 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 65.7%. 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?

Shiny 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 (166/91) sits above the set's printed total of 91, 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 99 copies to date.

Other Printings of Tinkatuff

Tinkatuff appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Paldea Evolved 217 (around $37.97), 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 Shiny Rare card from the Paldean Fates 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 $6.35; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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