Cinccino Best Moveset
95 Attack at 115 Speed with AbilityTechnician boosting low-power moves by 50%. Held ItemLoaded Dice guarantees 4-5 hit multi-hit moves. NatureJolly outspeeds most of the tier. Technician-boosted MoveBullet Seed and MoveTail Slap hit hard and break through Substitutes and Focus Sash. The moveset is fast multi-hit offense. C-Tier through consistent chip damage.
Skill Link guaranteed 5 hits on multi-hit moves in Gen V (Black & White). Tail Slap, Rock Blast, and Bullet Seed all hit 5 times. Consistent chip damage from 95 Attack.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cinccino best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Tail Slap
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Same Skill Link formula in Gen VI (X & Y). King's Rock added a 41% cumulative flinch chance across 5 hits. The flinch machine.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Tail Slap
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Skill Link multi-hit broke Focus Sash and Substitute, but 95 Attack wasn't enough to threaten bulkier targets.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Tail Slap
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Multi-hit moves broke through several defensive gimmicks, but Cinccino's power ceiling was too low for the format.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Tail Slap
- Bullet Seed
- Triple Axel
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Four gens since the peak in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Skill Link was still the best thing about Cinccino, and it wasn't enough anymore.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Tail Slap
- Bullet Seed
- Tidy Up
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Cinccino Weakness
Fighting moves hit Cinccino for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. At base 115 Speed, Cinccino outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Cinccino Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Cinccino
Zapdos's Hurricane hits Cinccino for 50-59%.
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Zapdos builds →Hurricane50-59% Volt Switch32-37% Heat Wave43-51% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Cinccino doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Minccino's line. Breed this form to get Minccino eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Minccino gave Cinccino the biggest boost in Attack (+45), bringing the total to 470 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Cinccino to get Minccino eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Cinccino
moderate rates for Cinccino across 4 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Cinccino in SV
The path to Cinccino starts with Minccino at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MinccinoCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.61OverworldPolar BiomeLv.62Overworld
Step 2Cinccino ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Minccino (Step 1)
Cinccino doesn't appear wild. Catch Minccino instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Cinccino. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Cinccino in SwSh
Minccino is your first catch on the way to Cinccino. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-30 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MinccinoRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 35%Normal WeatherRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 35%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 15%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 15%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 5%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 5%SnowingRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldShieldRate 20%All WeatherRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldSwordRate 15%All WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SandstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowingGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%RainingGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Overcast
Step 2Cinccino ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cinccino egg.
No wild encounters for Cinccino. The 2-stage line runs through Minccino, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Cinccino in USUM
Step 1Catch MinccinoMalie City - Outer CapeLv.25-28GrassRate 20%
Step 2Cinccino ✓
Cinccino can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Minccino from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Cinccino in SM
Step 1Obtain MinccinoBREEDINGAvailableLeave Cinccino with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Minccino egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Malie City, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Rolling Fields · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Cinccino ✓
Base Stats
Cinccino's built around physical offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
A special oil that seeps through their fur helps them avoid attacks. The oil fetches a high price at market.
Cinccino Guide
Don't let Cinccino's 470 base stat total fool you. Technician is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a pivot.
Watch for Lucario (Fighting) when using Cinccino. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Cinccino's base 115 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Run Technician on Cinccino. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Cinccino also gets Cute Charm and Skill Link, but they don't compare.
Cinccino fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
Run Tailslap, Bullet Seed, Tidyup, and Tripleaxel on Cinccino. Tailslap is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Cinccino has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves