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|description=While active, add equal {{Stat|Attack}} to all [[Junk]] in your hand
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==Strategy==  
==Strategy==  
Tinkerson Jr.'s use is for {{Card|Junk}} decks to give Junk a use other than paying for {{Keyword|Recycle}} costs. At base, Tinkerson Jr. turns Junk into {{Card|Scrappy Sword|Scrappy Swords}}, but using buffs and [[Charms]], they can scale the strength of Junk. However, unless their {{Stat|attack}} can be consistently and significantly increased, making Junk more powerful is not particularly useful in the late game. Base Scrappy Swords fall off in usefulness quickly, and the same goes for any Junk that isn't substantially buffed. Some Clunkmaster [[Leaders]] have similar effects that give a fixed amount of extra attack to Junk, so Tinkerson Jr. pairs well with such Leaders to get even more mileage out of Junk.
Tinkerson Jr.'s use is for {{Card|Junk}} decks to give Junk a use other than paying for {{Keyword|Recycle}} costs. Using buffs and [[Charms]], Tinkerson Jr. can be permanently upgraded and add even more value to Junk. However, without a way to consistently boost Tinkerson Jr.'s {{Stat|attack}}, Junk will still not be dealing significant damage in the endgame. Some Clunkmaster [[Leaders]] have similar effects that give a fixed amount of extra attack to Junk, so Tinkerson Jr. pairs well with such Leaders to get even more mileage out of Junk.


Although Tinkerson Jr. is generally straightforward, they have a couple nuanced points. Tinkerson Jr. prevents {{Card|Mini Mika}} from working effectively, as hitting Mini Mika with buffed Junk will hurt them. Additionally, using Junk to hit something will put the Junk into the discard pile, so it cannot pay Recycle costs.
Although Tinkerson Jr. is generally straightforward, they have a couple nuanced points. Tinkerson Jr. prevents {{Card|Mini Mika}} from working effectively, as hitting Mini Mika with buffed Junk will hurt them. Additionally, using Junk to hit something will put the Junk into the discard pile, so it cannot pay Recycle costs. Additionally, it's worthwhile to stop producing Junk partway through the battle so that it doesn't occupy too much deck space. {{Card|Toaster}} allows the player to continue producing Junk, as played Junk will {{Keyword|Consume}} itself.


One of the best cards to boost Tinkerson Jr.'s attack is the {{Card|Forging Stove}}, since the Clunkmasters have access to multiple cards with good attack, such as the {{Card|Proto-Stomper}} and {{Card|ICGM|I.C.G.M.}} By using [[Crowns]], it's possible to guarantee that Tinkerson Jr. gets the attack buff.  
One of the best cards to boost Tinkerson Jr.'s attack is the {{Card|Forging Stove}}, since the Clunkmasters have access to multiple cards with good attack, such as the {{Card|Proto-Stomper}} and {{Card|ICGM|I.C.G.M.}} By using [[Crowns]], it's possible to guarantee that Tinkerson Jr. gets the attack buff.  


Beyond the ability to improve Junk, Tinkerson Jr. has enough {{Stat|health}} to take a few hits, making them a decent defensive option if there are no better alternatives.
Beyond the ability to improve Junk, Tinkerson Jr. has enough {{Stat|health}} to take a few hits, making them a decent defensive option if there are no better alternatives.
==Trivia==
Tinkerson Jr. is presumably related to {{Card|Mama Tinkerson}}.


==History==
==History==
{{history|1.0|Added}}
{{history|1.0|Added}}
{{history|1.2.0|{{Stat|Attack}} increased from '''2''' to '''3'''


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{{#invoke:Other Languages|Main}}

Revision as of 18:42, 3 June 2024

Tinkerson Jr.
Tinkerson Jr (Jummo).png
Health.png Health Attack.png Attack Counter.png Counter
8 3 3
Other Stats

Card Description
While active, add equal Attack.png Attack to all Junk in your hand

Tinkerson Jr. is a Companion that the player can bring along on a run. They are exclusive to the Clunkmasters Tribe.

Strategy

Tinkerson Jr.'s use is for Junk.png Junk decks to give Junk a use other than paying for Recycle costs. Using buffs and Charms, Tinkerson Jr. can be permanently upgraded and add even more value to Junk. However, without a way to consistently boost Tinkerson Jr.'s Attack.png attack, Junk will still not be dealing significant damage in the endgame. Some Clunkmaster Leaders have similar effects that give a fixed amount of extra attack to Junk, so Tinkerson Jr. pairs well with such Leaders to get even more mileage out of Junk.

Although Tinkerson Jr. is generally straightforward, they have a couple nuanced points. Tinkerson Jr. prevents Mini Mika.png Mini Mika from working effectively, as hitting Mini Mika with buffed Junk will hurt them. Additionally, using Junk to hit something will put the Junk into the discard pile, so it cannot pay Recycle costs. Additionally, it's worthwhile to stop producing Junk partway through the battle so that it doesn't occupy too much deck space. Toaster.png Toaster allows the player to continue producing Junk, as played Junk will Consume itself.

One of the best cards to boost Tinkerson Jr.'s attack is the Forging Stove.png Forging Stove, since the Clunkmasters have access to multiple cards with good attack, such as the Proto-Stomper.png Proto-Stomper and ICGM.png I.C.G.M. By using Crowns, it's possible to guarantee that Tinkerson Jr. gets the attack buff.

Beyond the ability to improve Junk, Tinkerson Jr. has enough Health.png health to take a few hits, making them a decent defensive option if there are no better alternatives.

Trivia

Tinkerson Jr. is presumably related to Mama Tinkerson.png Mama Tinkerson.

History

{{history|1.2.0|Attack.png Attack increased from 2 to 3

Other Languages

Language Official Name Translation Description
English Tinkerson Jr. While active, add equal Attack.png Attack to all Junk in your hand
Chinese
(Simplified)
小汀克森
Xiǎotīngkèsēn
Tinkerson Jr. 在场时,使手牌中所有垃圾增加同等数值的Attack.png 攻击
Chinese
(Traditional)
小廷克森
Xiǎotíngkèsēn
Tinkerson Jr. 在場時,手牌中所有垃圾增加等同Attack.png 攻擊
Korean 팅커슨 주니어
Tingkeoseun Junieo
Tinkerson Jr. 전장에 있는 동안, 패에 있는 모든 쓰레기에 동일한 양의 Attack.png 공격 추가
Japanese ティンカーソン・Jr.
Tinkāson・ Jr.
Tinkerson Jr. 場にある間、手持ちのすべてのジャンクに受けたダメージと同じだけのAttack.png アタックを与える