On paper, Cinccino looks underwhelming. In practice, Technician boosts weaker moves to surprising damage levels — and that's the whole story. Normal typing means Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Known as the Scarf Pokemon.
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.
Cinccino’s body is coated in a special oil that helps it deflect attacks, such as punches.
Cinccino Weakness
GoodFighting-type 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Cinccino to get Minccino eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Endure, Fake Tears and 6 more.
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Skilllink and Life Orb support Cinccino's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Best Cinccino Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Tail Slap
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Need something that threatens multiple types? Cinccino's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
moderate rates across 6 encounter spots for Cinccino. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Cinccino in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Cinccino starts with Minccino at Lv. 14-43 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MinccinoEFFORTLESSRoute 4White 2GrassLv.14-17CommonEarlyRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 16Black 2GrassLv.21-24CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 16White 2GrassLv.21-23CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 5White 2GrassLv.21-23CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 5Black 2GrassLv.21-24CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 16Black 2GrassLv.23-26CommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 16White 2GrassLv.23-25CommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 5White 2GrassLv.23-25CommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 5Black 2GrassLv.23-26CommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 9White 2GrassLv.37-39CommonLateRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 9Black 2GrassLv.37-39CommonLateRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 9Black 2GrassLv.41-43CommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 9White 2GrassLv.41-43CommonLateRouteAnyDouble grass
Step 2Cinccino ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 16Black 2GrassLv.24RareMidRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 16White 2GrassLv.24RareMidRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 5Black 2GrassLv.24RareMidRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 5White 2GrassLv.24RareMidRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 9White 2GrassLv.40RareLateRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 9Black 2GrassLv.40RareLateRouteAnyShaking spotor evolve from Minccino (Step 1)
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 A-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.
Minccino evolves into Cinccino using a Shiny Stone. Cinccino is the fully evolved form. It sits at 470 BST in its evolved form.
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.
Cinccino appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Cinccino has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A