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.
The white parts of its coat are covered in an oil secreted from its body, so this Pokémon can slide right away from its enemies’ attacks.
The oil that seeps from its body is really smooth. For people troubled by bad skin, this oil is an effective treatment.
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 |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x125-148%KO Focus Blast 2x125-148%KO Sacred Sword 2x95-112%KO Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Sacred Sword 2x127-150%KO Double Kick 2x44-52% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x147-174%KO Focus Blast 2x155-182%KO Aura Sphere 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x137-162%KO Sky Uppercut 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Virizion builds →Close Combat 2x125-148%KO Focus Blast 2x125-148%KO Sacred Sword 2x95-112%KO Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Cinccino with Close Combat (159-188%). Lucario threatens a KO with Aura Sphere (124-146%).
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x159-188%KO Stone Edge44-52% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemFightiniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cinccino View Lucario builds →Flash Cannon62-73% Aura Sphere 2x124-146%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Endure, Fake Tears and 6 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Cinccino Best Moveset
Tailslap is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Cinccino into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Skilllink helps on the margins.
Best Build
Cinccino best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Tail Slap
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Rock Blast
- Knock Off
- Helping Hand
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Cinccino's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Cinccino in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch MinccinoMalie City - Outer CapeUltra SunGrass Lv.25-28 City20%MidMalie City - Outer CapeUltra MoonGrass Lv.25-28 City20%Mid
Step 2Cinccino ✓
Cinccino Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Tailslap with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Tailslap, Bullet Seed, Rock Blast, and U Turn on Cinccino. Tailslap is the most common pick at 24% 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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