Stats & Training
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.
Its body secretes oil that this Pokémon spreads over its nest as a coating to protect it from dust. Cinccino won’t tolerate even a speck of the stuff.
A special oil that seeps through their fur helps them avoid attacks. The oil fetches a high price at market.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Cobalion can KO Cinccino with Close Combat (159-188%). Lucario threatens a KO with Aura Sphere (118-139%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x159-188%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Lucario builds →Bullet Punch35-41% Aura Sphere 2x118-139%KO Extreme Speed46-55% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Flail, Knock Off and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Cinccino Best Moveset
Cinccino leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max Attack and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Cinccino best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Tail Slap
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Tail Slap
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Cinccino's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 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
How to Get Cinccino in Sword & Shield
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 Sword & Shield
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.
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Cinccino Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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 C-Tier as a pivot. Bullet Seed with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, Cinccino fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
In Sword & Shield, run Bullet Seed, Rock Blast, Tailslap, and Play Rough on Cinccino. Bullet Seed is the most common pick at 25% 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves